Report date: Jan 17, 2024
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no city of chicago food sanitation present on site while tcs food hamburgers and chicken wings have been prepared. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present
at all times while tcs foods prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16 observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2-door prep cooler and open display cooler next to the front door. Observed eggs at 61f, ham at 61f, italian beef and gravy at 45f, cheese at 45f, and milk at 61f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: 4-301. 11 observed the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 46f and the open display cooler next to the front door with an air temperature of 61f. The coolers were used to store tcs foods such as eggs and cheese. The 2 door prep cooler was previously tagged on 1/8/24 and was used to store tcs foods such as italian beef and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 30 mouse and rat droppings in the retail area of the store underneath the snack shelves on the floor, on the floor behind the ice freezer, around the hot water heater and mop sink and outside of the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11 observed frozen meat stored in a plastic grocery bag inside the freezer in the food prep area. Management instructed to use only food-grade storage bags or containers.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 clean the interior of the prep coolers, freezer, microwave, prep tables, and deep fryers in the food prep area.
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 5-103. 12 no water was provided at the 3-compartment sink and the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area. Management instructed to provide hot and cold water under pressure above 110f at the 3-compartment sink and above 100f at the exposed hand washing sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the walls of the food prep area. Clean the grease on the floor under the cooking equipment.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 observed an open wall behind the prep cooler in the food prep area. Management instructed to seal the wall and cover it with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 no food handler certificates are provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide for all food handling employees.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 no allergen training certificate provided on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.
Source:
chicago.gov
