VINTEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED WONTONS AND PORK IN BOWLS STORED IN CRATE ON CARDBOARD ON TOP OF OPEN GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS THAT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY SISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 5LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON INTERIOR WALLS AND SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-78.6F(MILK 48.0, PORK 50.8F, LEAVES OF LETTUCE 77.9F, PORK 50.4F AND BEAN SPROUTS 78.6F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $114 WEIGHING 17LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GLASS TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORTS IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DATED 8/2/2023 AND 5/16/2023. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING) DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS(SECOND FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID BENT UPWARDS ON RIGHT CORNER OF LID CREATING A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID BENT UPWARDS ON RIGHT CORNER OF LID CREATING A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.