TIPAROS THAI RESTAURANT , INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). 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: Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed facility preparing and serving sushi/raw fish products without a disclosure statement and a reminder. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed raw unfinished ceiling, as well stained, broken and missing ceiling in basement dry storage area, above storage shelving. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed damaged and stained pipe covers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager replace and maintain at times.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed food handler requirements not meet. Instructed manager to provided food handler certificates for all food handler, who do not have the certified food manager certificate. Maintain at all times.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed food handler requirements not meet. Instructed manager to provided food handler certificates for all food handler, who do not have the certified food manager certificate. Maintain at all times.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.