WOMAN'S ATHLETIC CLUB OF CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), GRILLED CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.15-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINK, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AS WELL AS AT -2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINK, IN PASTRY STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 2 COMPARTMENT/FOOD PREPARATION SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 (B) (B)-OBSERVED 2 DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING/TOUCHING, READY TO EAT FOODS, WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -AT SALAD STATION: 1 LARGE BOWL OF MIXED GREEN SALAD AT A WEIGHT OF 4LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 -AT PASTRY STATION: 2 SHEET PANS OF HEART HEALTHY MUFFINS, AT A WEIGHT OF 3LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 2 PLATTERS OF ASSORTED COOKIES, AT A WEIGHT OF 3LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES MUST BE USED TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.13- OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN REAR ADJACENT TO COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINKS MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HAND WASHING AIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AIDS AND INSTALL AIDS NEAR HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, A WELL AS IN 626 CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER UNITS AT COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PREP LINE AT BASEMENT CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SAID UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE/S, STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, STORED IN CHEF STATION CABINET WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903-11 (D)(D)- OBSERVED PLASTIC CRATES OF APPLES AND PEARS STORED ON FLOOR IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT DRY AREA ON 4TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.