Complaint
Nov 25, 2024
4 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BAKERY AND FRONT COFFEE STATION. 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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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FRONT PREP AREA TALL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.TCS CREAM CHEESE TOPPED CUPCAKES WERE PLACED IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION AND WERE MOVED TO REAR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR AT 62.7 F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SMALL HALL BETWEEN BAKERY AND DISHROOM. STAINED TILE ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND ADDRESS POTENTIAL LEAKS AND REPLACE
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source