Chicago Food Violation Code 40: Personal Cleanliness of Employees

Severity: critical | Category: Management & Personnel

What This Means

Employees must maintain personal cleanliness including proper handwashing, clean clothing, hair restraints, and not working while ill.

Health Risk

Employees are a primary vector for transmitting Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus to food through poor hygiene.

Common Examples

• Employee not washing hands after handling raw meat
• No hair restraints worn
• Sick employee handling food

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