Food Safety Report: J.J. Sausage, 9440 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

9440 South Lafayette Avenue, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 12, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (polish sausage,grilled onions,gyros,etc)must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. Sliced luncheon meat 55. 8f. . 5lb cut lettuce 70. 5f. 3lbs. Sliced tomato 71. 4f. . 5lb sliced gyros meat 83. 8f in prep cooler and walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos) appx. 6lbs. $25.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2- door prep cooler at 80. 6f with tcs foods stored on topside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 1- door glass reach in cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment. Steam table,prep tables, grill tables,coolers,unused ice cooler in rear area,walk in cooler-shelving units,fryer cabinet.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed excessive grease and encrusted food debris, on lid of outside grease container and lid not tight fitting. Must clean grease container and secure lid. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from walls throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles, loose and damaged wall bases throughout,damaged window ledge near rear door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove box of light bulbs from mop sink basin.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease,water from floor throughout premises including walk in cooler and ice build up from walk in freezer.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burntout light in walk in cooler,missing light shield in rear food storage area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no air conditioning working on premises at a temperature of 86. 7f inside of business. Must repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov