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2 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD/DIVIDER AT (2) HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER IN PREP AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND FRYER WITH GREASE SPILLAGE PREP AREA.
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.
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING (2) HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HANDSINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED THE HOT WATER TANK). HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN RESTORED, NOW AT 110F (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 8, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAM, SANDWICH, DAIRY PRODUCTS, FRESH FRUIT JUICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CHOCOLATE MIX, SUGAR, VANILLA MIX ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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.
FOUND OVER 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED MOPSINK IN REAR MOPROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN WALL TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL AT EVERY HANDSINK)) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) 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.
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 61.2F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SLICED HAM AT 58.2F, SLICED HOTDOG AT 59.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F, SLICED CHEESE AT 58.5F, MAYONNAISE AT 57.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PREP COOLER WITH AND AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). 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.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPEN BAKED PASTRIES FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. NOTED DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAD/PASTRIES IN AN OPEN/EXPOSED BAKING RACKS DISPLAY FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, ALL OPEN FOOD (BREAD AND PASTRIES) FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED (COVERED OR STORE INSIDE THE BREAD CABINET). (CORRECTED ON SITE - EMPLOYEE STORED PASTRIES INSIDE THE DISPLAY BREAD CABINET) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2568469 ISSUED ON 12-13-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #16 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION (MIXER, OVEN). #38 - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, MIXERS, OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #51 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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