THREE RICHWELLS GROUP LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:AROUND THE DOOR FRAME AT REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,ON WALL IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER THE BENCH SOUTH DINING ROOM,UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACK IN SMALL CENTER STORAGE AREA,INTERIOR CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE 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: 6-501.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE 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.