WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 102.9F-104.6F STORED INSIDE OF 2- LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 20 LBS. $100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES WENT TO HAND SINK & WASHED HANDS WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON.INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICIES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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.