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SWISSPORT USA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SWISSPORT USA (AKA: SWISSPORT LOUNGE (T5/M13)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
November 22, 2022 License License #2862963
11
Total Violations
7
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES IN WASHROOMS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: REMOVE ALL SIGNAGE AND DEVICES FOR HANDWASHING FROM ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED ON SITE.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE ITEM WAS PREPACKAGED.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #42
MAJOR
WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES - Comments: OBSERVED APPLES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP WITH STICKERS ON APPLES. APPLES MUST BE WASHED AND STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE WRAPPING IN PLASTIC WRAP FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL IN MENS ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN URINAL.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COULD NOT LOCATE AN EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON INTAKE WATER LINE OF AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINE (RED ROOM). 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK OR PROVIDE FULL TIME ACCESS TO NEARBY SERVICE SINK.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF CORKBOARD AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF CORKBOARD AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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