Complaint
Aug 5, 2024
8 recorded violations
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTH AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE SANITATION BUCKET AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD ITEMS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING THEM. TWO FOOD HANDLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TOUCHING THEIR NOSE AND HAIR THEN PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS ON THE GRILL, STOVE STOP, AND PUT ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE TOGO CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. TOGO CONTAINERS THAT WERE CONTAMINATED WERE DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE COOKING UTENSILS THAT WERE AFFECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source