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Candlelite, 7452 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov business

Regulatory Report

7452 North Western Avenue, Chicago, 60645 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the bar hand washing sink was not accessible. Sink blocked for use by a large plastic food/drink strainer. Reviewed hand sinks are for hand washing purposes only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no soap located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slime substance in the upper water reservoir of the ice machine dripping down into the ice for consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize all ice contact areas inside the machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: observed a metal container of tcs cheese spread being slowly reheated for a second service on the flat top grill at an improper temperature of 93. 7f. Instructed all previously prepared tcs foods must be rapidly reheated to 165. F for hot holding purposes. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods throughout the cook's line three-door cooler held at inadequate cold holding temperatures. Chicken wings at 44. 6f, chicken at 48. 2f, and cooked chicken at 55. 4f. A cooler temperature was noted at 57. 7f. Approximately lbs with an estimated value of $ was discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 see the above violation #19 for citation.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the cooler mentioned above at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 57. 7f with food such as cooked chicken at 55. 2f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. C. D. P. H was contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: employee in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board in food prep area. Must store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn door gaskets at several doors in food prep cooler. Repair/replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: milk crates used as shelving in food prep area. Remove and provide proper shelving and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated food debris on interior and exterior of pizza oven. Clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated standing water and debris at bottom of beer cooler. Must dry, clean, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dust and debris accumulated on wall next to pizza oven---accumulated food debris on floors in basement food prep area and main prep area near pizza oven. Clean and maintain all of the above.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: broken light shield in basement above reach in freezer. Repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov

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