SUN WAH BAR-B-Q INC CO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. 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: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. 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.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES OF WALK IN COOLER STANDING ON LADDERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USING HOSE TO SPRAY WATER INTO CONDENSER TO DEFROST UNIT. WALK IN COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME AND FAN COVERS REMOVED. WATER WAS BEING SPRAYED INSIDE CONDENSER AND DRIPPING ONTO SHLEVES OF FOOD INADEQUATELY PROTECTED. FOOD WAS ADULTERATED. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO STOP SPRAYING WATER IMMEDIATELY AND TO REATTACH FAN COVERS AND TURN WALK IN COOLER ON. WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL ITEMS ADULTERATED BY DRIPPING WATER WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED INCLUDING 30LBS OF RAW MEAT AND 40 PAR COOKED CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050 (A)

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF FURNACE ROOM. CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST, DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNTREATED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR DUCK HOT HOLDING. WOOD IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARD WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES THAT ARE UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SERVED MOP SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MAHCINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHOWER STALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS CONVERTED TO ADDITONAL MOP SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF STANDING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON FIRST FLOOR. MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL MOP SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM IN NEED OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND AND ON CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

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 THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN DISREPAIR: FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT OF STANDING ROASTING OVENS. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AVOID STANDING WATER. OBSERVED WALL ON LEFT SIDE WHEN ENTERING BAR IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON HOOD ABOVE DUCK PREP. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM NEXT TO SHOWER STALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE, OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM DUCK PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FURNACE ROOM ALLOWING PEST ENTRY. CLOSE UP HOLE IN FLOOR 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DUCK PREP IN REAR KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DUCK PREP IN REAR KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.