THE SPOKE AND BIRD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INACESSIBLE (FILLED WITH BOTTLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL SINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. (ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HAM STEAKS BEING THAWED IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING MUST TAKE PLACE EITHER UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT PARFAITS AND PRE-PACKAGED JUICE IN GRAB AND GO COOLER WITH NO LABEL TO VERIFY ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL GRAB AND GO PRODUCTS WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FAUCET KNOBS TO BE MISSING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO HOT AND COLD OR MIXING FIXTURE. (SINK IS BEING TURNED ON USING VICE GRIPS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SINK WITH PROPER FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO 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.