TASTY CHICKEN & SALAD FOOD MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

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 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE MOPS ARE DISPLAYED, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BY THE DOOR AND NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH POP CRATES ALONG THE WALL GOING TOWARDS THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SHELVING/RACKS FOR ELEVATION, MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITER UNDERNEATH.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER OF MEAT DEBRIS.

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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. MUST REPAIR 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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.