Food Safety Report: Sunlight Cafe, 227 W Cermak Rd , Chicago, Il, USA.

227 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 28, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink in front serving/coffee prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front serving area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed some packaged items not properly labeled and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label with ingredients, net weight, allergens, business name and address.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 10 rat droppings on floor along walls near oven in first floor prep area, 10 rat droppings on floor along bottom stairway leading to basement, 10 rat droppings on floor along east wall behind chest freezers in basement, 20 rat droppings on floor along west wall near stand mixer and chest freezers, 10 rat droppings on floor ner 2-compartment sink in basement, 30 rat droppings on floor under shelving units in single service article storage in basement. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in dining, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood shelving in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store food items in food storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food spills, food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables, bulk containers in first floor and basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris, grease buildup, dust buildup, and dead roaches on floors, under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling fans in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter in dining, front serving, prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shields in first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov