Food Safety Report: Vee-vee's African Restaurant, 6232 N Broadway , Chicago, Il, USA.

6232 North Broadway, Chicago, 60660 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 10, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no hand wahing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to put hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the basement food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted over 20 rat droppings on floor along wall base at the dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at rear prep area not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted rusty and dirty shelves inside refrigeration units at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted torn rubber gasket inside the 2 door refrigeration units at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted ice build up inside the chest freezer. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain the condensation units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the shelves throughout with dirt, spills and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted missing coving on wall underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install the coving for the walls.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted the following:- -floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, including rat droppings. -walls with food spills -cracks on the floor and walls -multiple holes and openings through out premise and stained ceiling tiles at the dining area. Instructed to detail clean, repair cracks and holes and sanitize especially areas with pest activity, clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills. Must upgrade housekeeping.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors inside unused equipment and in storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted cooking stoves at the kitchen not under the exhaust ventilation hood system. Instructed to have all cooking stoves and grills under the exhaust hood.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov