Food Safety Report: Chicago Pit Stop Bbq, 9709 S Halsted St , Chicago, Il, USA.

9709 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 24, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs fod (rivs 199/7f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs food stored at improper temperature in coolers, hot links 63. 6f-71. 6f, potatoes 55. 2f-63f, rib tips 58. 8f. Instructed manager to discard approximatley 50lbs and $100 of food. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed coolers not maintaining proper temperature 53. 6f-64. 6f instructed manager to repair and maintain all coolers at 41f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/2' opening in front brick wall in lobby. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 20 flying insects, and 50 mice droppings scattered on elecrical outlets, bottom of prep tables, coolers, and on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observe damaged gasket on prep cooler doors in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup and food debirs on interior and exterior surfaces of fryer cabinets, prep tables, prep coolers, bases of coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed lid missing on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace missing lid and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged surfaces on ceiling in rear prep/storage areas. Instructed manager to repair.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no valid allergen training available for certified manager. Instructed manager to provide.

Source: chicago.gov