Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 1, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Oooh Wee Sweet Tea
7601 S Cicero Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CITY of CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11: BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13 (B:3): PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/15/24 REPORT 2597471 NOT CORRECTED; 16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 7-42-090 PRIORITY
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 22, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/15/24 REPORT 2597471 NOT CORRECTED; 16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CITY of CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11: BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 15, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NO HANDWASHINK CLEANSER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNWHOLESOME LEAFY GREEN SPRING MIX IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH WHITE FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LETTUCE. LETTUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS WHOLESOME AND OF SOUND CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source