Canvass
Feb 22, 2024
11 recorded violations
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER GRAB A TORTA SANDWICH BUN OFF OF THE GRILL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO PREPARE A TORTA SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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3-501.16(A) OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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GLOVES USED PROPERLY
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3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT UTILIZING PROPER GLOVES USE TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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