STROGER CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Hospital

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF BEYOND MEAT BURGER PATTIES IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN GRILL/SELF SERVICE AREA OF THE CAFE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF (49.3F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM ON WALLS AND NEAR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND DRAINS OF KITCHEN AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF CART/DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ENTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING CREAMERS AND MILK IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION IN CAFE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ALSO NOTED EXTERIOR OF FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY .. BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY .. BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.