Food Safety Report: Polish candy store, 8303 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

8303 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 60634 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 14, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods)potatoes,pork,hamburger etc. Is being prepared/handled. Instructed person in charge,that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared,handled, and/or served. Instructed to comply and post original certificate as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (washrooms,bar).

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice 'ice is used for human consumption'. Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide and maintain visible,accurate working thermometers in all coolers located in basement dry storage area.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc. ).

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with sanitizing solution in prep area and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area and bar. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the kitchen prep tables/storage racks, food storage containers, interior and exterior of the chest freezer and coolers and deep fryer.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and boxes and lids wide open with trash above rim. Must keep outside garbage dumpster area maintained at all times with lids/cover must be kept closed to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b),citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles in the basement dry storage room and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violatons not corrected from inspection report#2561772 dated:08/05/2022 #53--observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom located in kitchen prep area. Must provide and maintain. #55--instructed to seal hole opening on wall behind the west 2 door stand-up cooler in kitchen prep area and maintain. #57--food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Instructed to comply with noted violation and maintain as required. #58--allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site. Must provide and maintain. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 8/21/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov