ZELLY'S HEAVENLY BREAKFAST INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THIS DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL TCS AND NON-TCS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING 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: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE COATED BY PLASTIC SURFACE THAT IS FLAKING AND CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COATING ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS USED AS HOLDING SURFACE FOR GRIDDLE UTENSILS (SMASH PRESSES) AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE 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: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE UTILIZING 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PER WAREWASHING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING AND PERFORM MANUAL WAREWASHING ONLY IN SINKS WITH AT LEAST 3-COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE-CLEANED UTENSILS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER (SUPPORTING CARRIAGE/FRAME BENEATH FRYER BASIN) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEGREASE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS 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.