ZALENG Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR NEW ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO EASY TO ACCESS HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK OR RECONFIGURE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SO THAT HANDWASH SINK BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO COOK LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CREATED A WALK-WAY BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE FOR COOKS TO ACCESS HAND SINK.

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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GAURD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTED SHELVES ON RACKS OF WEST WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUST ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SELF-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF DRAINING SHELVING FOR WAREWASHING SINK OR DRAINBOARDS

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHWARE IN THE KITCHEN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT SPOUT OF HANDWASH SINK AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TRACKS ON DOORS FOR AC/HEATER AND WATER HEATER CLOSETS BROKEN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING FOAM AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS FOAM AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BEHING COOKING STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN, EVIDENCE OF LEAKS FROM CEILING ON THE WALLS ABOVE DISHMACHINE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.