TURTLES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITIATION 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: *2-501.11 MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIAREHHA AND VOMIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND FRESH CUT FRY UTENSIL ENCRUSTED WITH OLD DRIED POTATO BITS MIXED WITH FRESH POTATO BITS. FOUND A PAN OF FRIES THAT HAD JUST BEEN CUT. POTATOES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL COMPLETELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. UTENSIL HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 6-602.11(E)(4)ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE CHUTE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-33 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FURNACE AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE CORRECT 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT FURNACE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL 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.