TROTTER'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, #7-38-010. PROVIDED COPY/EXAMPLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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 OR KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT THE TWO (2) HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND SINK TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT HAND SINKS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) LOCATIONS: FRONT BAR AREA WITH 3 COMP; 3 COMP AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN; NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN THE SIDE WAIT STAFF STAGING AREA NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVIENIENTLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE, AND TO BE USED SOLEY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM DOOR OF HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER POOLING BELOW MACHINE WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE LEAK/GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE RANCILIO COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH A DRAIN FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND TO 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE WAIT STAFF SERVER/DISH AREA NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE HALL. DISH MACHINE PRESENT IN ROOM, BUT NO SINKS (HAND SINK OR DUMP SINK) AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE SIDE ROOM WITH DISH MACHINE NEXT TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, OR REMOVE DISH MACHINE FROM ROOM.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO HAVE A SLIDING DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOLE WAS PATCHED UP TEMPORARILY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE REPAIRS OF SMALL HOLE AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOLE WAS PATCHED UP TEMPORARILY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE REPAIRS OF SMALL HOLE AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.