WINGSTOP RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. 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: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 5 FRUIT FLIES IN OFFICE, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 8 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 5 FRUIT FLIES IN OFFICE, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 8 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.