Food Safety Report: Thomas Coffee Shop, 1657 E 87th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

1657 East 87th Street, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 15, 2023
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact of ready to eat tcs foods by food handlers such as male employee removed ready to eat turkey from sandwich with his hands put it on the grill and removed with bare hands again. Another food handler removed cooked bacon from grill with bare hands and placed on plate to be served. Must use gloves,utensils or deli paper for handling ready to eat foods. (cos)(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed consumer advisory of consuming raw and undercooked foods on menu reminder marked incorrectly on menu items must update and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles ,shakers, food containers)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of an infestation of appx. 300 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as on floor along wall bases of dish machine and scrape sink,on several shelving units and counter top & on floor along wall bases behind chest freezers in employees area. Rear storage area on shelving units and on floor in between clutter on floor. Underneath bags stored on floor in corner near rear door. Dry food storage area -on floor under shelving units, on ledge of ladder,behind buckets. Front service area- scattered on shelving units, under ice cream freezer on counter top,lower shelf underneath pick up window. Front service counter- on shelving units. Dining area-under booth seats on interior ledges and where food is stored on tables. Men's toilet room -on floor around toilet. Women's toilet room-on floor behind garbage can,along wall bases in both stalls. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/15/23. (priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of rear door and front door in center must make doors tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution and not on surfaces and tables when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and storage shelves.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing gloves while handling ready to eat foods.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed raw wood overhead shelf in rear dry food storage area must apply a sealant or paint. Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units,lower shelf of grill table.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace lid on chest freezer in employees area that is in poor repair. Lower shelf of prep table in rear prep area in poor repair/rusted out.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn ,pitted and deep grooves on surfaces of cutting boards.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from interior/exterior of grill tables, prep tables,fryer cabinets, grease catcher behind cooking equipment,pipes of cooking equipment,steam table, prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units,dish racks,counter tops and shelving units,garbage cans,waffle maker. Delime dish machine.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear prep area,women's toilet that is in poor repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace broken and uneven concrete floor and wall bases in rear prep area and dish machine area,missing and broken floor tiles in dining area and front service area,missing wall tiles in rear dish washing area and where needed,loose ceiling vent in front service area,gaps and holes in walls throughout.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape and paint peeling and chipping paint from walls in men's toilet room.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust and debris build up from ceiling vent in front prep area/pick up window.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed necessary items and overstock for the restaurant being stored in dining area,1- compartment scrape sink at dish washing area,articles on floor along walls in rear storage area. Instructed manager to minimize items as not to create clutter and to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing end caps on light shields must provide and maintain. Must provide adequate lighting throughout rear areas where needed.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed missing food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen training for some food managers must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov