Food Safety Report: Wajo Cups, 5437 N Lincoln Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

5437 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60625 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 20, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to ensure the city of chicago food manager certificate is posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by bowl stored in said hand sink and by hose hooked up to hand washing sink. Instructed manager to ensure that hand washing sink is accessible at all times and is used for no purpose other hand hand washing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 49-51 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are stored at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 10 pounds of fish, 1 pound of cream cheese, and 1/4 pound kimchi. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 51 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 small flies throughout kitchen area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leak from bottom pipe of 3 compartment sink. When water is run, the pipe leaks into the bucket; observed leak from left faucet at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy clutter in storage rooms of the facility. Instructed manager to declutter and discard any unnecessary items to avoid pest harborage.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handler with no food handler certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no certified food manager with food allergen training on site. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

Source: chicago.gov