CHICAGO, IL - X POT received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.
The establishment operates from 150 W ROOSEVELT RD in CHICAGO, serving customers in this dining district. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: 2-101.11 Observed the Person in Charge Without the City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certificate. Instructed All Persons in Charge Must Have a City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certificate and Be on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation. Citation Issued Under Violation #2.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The second violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: 2-101.11 Observed No City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager on Site Nor a Valid Original City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager's Certificate Posted for Public View While Tcs Foods (sushi, Beef) Are Being Prepared Handled and Served to the Public. Instructed to Always Have a City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager on Site and a Valid Original Certificate Posted at All Times the Facility Is Open and Operating. Priority Foundation. Citation Issued 7-38-012.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The third violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 5-205.11. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.; APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS IN 2-COMP. SINK, MEAT SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW, UNDER REFRIGERATION OR AS PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOOD AND DIRT FOUND ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FREEZERS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.; PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12 OBSERVED NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER FROM SUSHI FISH SUPPLIER THAT STATES SUSHI GRADE FISH IS STORED FROZEN FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS AT -4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICES PLACED IN THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA BY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PLACE INSECT LIGHT AWAY FROM ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TWO CANS OF RAID UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOUBLE DOORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.; SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-201.11 OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY STORE TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-206.11 OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF "FLY/GNAT" SPRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PESTS ISSUES, FACILITY MAY NOT USE ADDITIONAL PESTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT PLATES, BOWLS AND GLASSES AS WELL AS PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CHOP STICKS AND SPOONS.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.17 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE DETERGENT. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DETERGENT BOTTLE WAS EMPTIED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETERGENT AT THE DISH MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.; HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.12 OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE FAR-RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.; HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 85F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST REACH 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING TILES.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574682 DATED 4/20/23; 8-404.13 - AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION ON 4/26/23 LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY INCREASED AND THE FACILITY STILL HAD ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574247 DATED 4/13/23; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS OR ITEMS PLACED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE SANITIZING BOTTLE WAS EMPTY. EMPLOYEE REPLACE SANITIZING BOTTLE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.; CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.; COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 8-103.12(B) OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 OBSERVED ROCK SALT PLATTER ON SITE. EMPLOYEE STATES THE FACILITY NO LONGER USES THE ROCK SALT PLATTERS TO SERVE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY SERVE FOODS ON FOOD GRADE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT..
The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
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