1200 West 63rd Street,
Chicago,
60636
Illinois,
United States
Report date: Oct 21, 2021
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw chicken and fish stored above cooked and ready to eat vegetables(lettuce) inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager always to store cooked and ready to eat foods above the uncooked (raw) foods. Corrected during inspection. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed 40lbs of cooked chicken in front reach in cooler with no date marking. Instructed manager that all food held more than 24 hours shall be marked with day or date to discard maximum 7 days. Manager discarded and denatured 40 lbs at $125. 00. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: obsered frozen meat sitting in a metal pan with cold water next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process. Male employee place container in walk-in cooler.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers of sugar and flour in rear prep area not labeled. Instructed manager to label all foods when not in the original container. Bulk items labeled during inspection.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed boxes of food items stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths throughout not stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles/containers not inverted in front prep area. Instructed manager to invert articles to prevent contamination. Male employee inverted all articles/containers during inspection.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed several reach in coolers in front prep/cooking area with severely deteriorated/damaged door gaskets. Instructed manager to replace, repair and maintain.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed walls with dirt and food/sauce splatter and debris on floors throughout. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed excessive grease buildup on ventilation hood and filters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed two male employees and 2 female employees without food handler certificates. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Source:
chicago.gov
