UNION SUB 1 INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN FACILITY/ NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK, NOR AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND SINK. OPERATOR PROVIDED NAPKINS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK FLIES, AND 5 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ADDRESS PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED LID IN DISREPAIR ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. LID IS DISFIGURED, RUSTED AND DENTED. LID DOES NOT CLOSE PRPOPERLY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON SLIDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDES AND OUTSIDS OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SECTIONS OF WALLS MISSING NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND ON BACK WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544770, DATED 11/29/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #55 OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544770, DATED 11/29/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #55 OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.