TRE KRONOR RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES; (REMOVING SOILED POT/PANS, CLEANING PREP TABLE, GOING OUTSIDE TO BASEMENT THREE TIMES, AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA/KITCHEN TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HER HANDS.) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING ACTIVITY, BEFORE RETURNING TO PREP FOODS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL, OVER 40 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST AND SOUTH WALLS; ALSO NOTED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN STORAGE SHELVES, BROKEN COVER/LIDS FOR DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER SAME AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND CHEST FREEZER AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3PART SINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3PART SINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.