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Hearty Cafe pancake house, 9623 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

3 years ago

Hearty Cafe pancake house, 9623 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

9623 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60643 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 26, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at handsink in front prep area and rear handsink near three compartment sink.

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat uncovered foods such as diced onions and sliced turkey. Instructed manager to properly store raw foods below ready to eat foods. Cos. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed some residue on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed menus without consumer advisory. Instructed to provide disclosure and reminder statements that state when raw or undercooked foods are served or sold. Cos. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed frozen beef in sink being improperly thawed. Instructed manager to thaw beef under cold running water.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed several reach in coolers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed several unlabeled containers of food in walk-in cooler and reach in coolers. Instructed to label all food with common name.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed bulk container units with utensils for dipensing in the product. Instructed manager to remove utensils and properly store with handles up not in contact with product.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed aluminum foil used to line the shelves. Instructed to remove all foil. All surfaced should be easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris on cooking equipment throughout. Instructed to detail clean all surfaces in the food prep areas.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak at 3 compartment sink in rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter in rear storage area next to walk in cooler. Instructed to remove and elevate off floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed employee washing mop in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to use mop sink for washing mops. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain proper lighting.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired food handlers certificates. Instructed to manager to update all food handlers certificates.

Source: chicago.gov

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