Food Safety Report: Redz Belizean Restaurant, 7605 N Paulina St , Chicago, Il, USA.

7605 North Paulina Street, Chicago, 60626 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 17, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the hand sink located in the front kitchen preparation area. Instructed to keep handwashing signage posted at all handsinks throughout establishment.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed no chlorine or quaterary chemical sanitzer being used at the three compartment sink while dishes were being washed. Priority violation 7-38-025. Reviewed proper sanitation methods. Citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with sanitizing solution between use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed clean utensils being stored hanging above the dirty wash basin of the three compartment sink. Must properly store in a clean area.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed pots to big to be washed , rinsed, and sanitized at the three compartment sink. No written procedure for the method above. Must provide.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chlorine chemical test strips for the chlorine sanitizer on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Must provide chlorine chemical test strips. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirty bulk food containers. --- exterior of stand mixer with encrusted food debris. --- interior of box freezer with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed piled wood, construction material, cardboard boxes throughout the rear walk way to garbage and garbage area. Must remove and maintain premises clean.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused equipment such as grills on the rear walk way. Must be removed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damage ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace. ---- floors throughout the utility closet with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed mechanical ventilation not operational in the employee washroom. Must repair.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training or certificate for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov