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In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 22, 2024
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee wash hands in 3-compartment sink with no soap. Instructed manager to ensure employees wash hands only at designated hand washing sinks and use soap. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

16. Food-contact... See More surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed food employee wipe food thermometer on dry towel and not sanitize thermometer between uses. A thermometer was used to take the temperature of the chicken that was not finished cooking in the dryer and then again to take the temperature of the finished product. Instructed manager to ensure food thermometers are sanitized in between uses. Chicken placed back into fryer to cook. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed homemade ranch stored in small cups held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-53 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 5 pounds of ranch ($15) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles (cups and lids) stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove all single service articles to protect from potential leakage.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean... See More
- comments: observed debris on bottom of display coolers in front prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floor between coolers and cabinets in front prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective... See More against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed exposed hand washing sink in front prep area rendered inaccessible by scooper and container being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container in food preparation area

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 50-60 rodent droppings throughout basement and dry storage area. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelves in the food prep areas. Must remove and provide shelves that are durable, non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, 6' off the floor and provide floor access to ensure adequate facility cleaning. -

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove unnecessary items and equipment in the back rear prep area and basement to prevent insect harborage conditions.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out light in the hot holding area. Instructed to replace. .

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs... See More foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as (chicken, steaks, clams, etc. ) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure and reminder on the printed menu for all animal food by statement of the person in charge; some products can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (eggs any style, steak, beef burgers etc. ) that can be ordered undercooked or raw, and add a reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed drainpipe at dishwash handsink with a small leak. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from report #2573312 on 3/28/23 were not corrected: #51- observed broken sensor at hand sink in women's bathroom left side. Must repair and provide hot and cold running water. #53- observed bathroom door in basement not self-closing. Must install self-closing device on door. #58-observed no allergen training for the city of chicago food manager. All city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain... See More a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no original city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted while tcs foods (eggs, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. The manager that arrived stated, 'his original certificate is posted at a different facility. ' instructed each facility must have its own city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site, and every such manager must have the original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-904. 11 observed customer tableware stored without protection from possible contamination in the customer serving area. Instructed to provide adequate protection for all tableware.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris inside the fryer. Instructed to clean.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed a missing/broken lid on the outside garbage dumpster, and outside garbage dumpster lids were not closed and were tight fitting. Instructed to replace the outside garbage dumpster lid and maintain all outside garbage dumpster lids to remain closed at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris on the lower shelves of food prep tables and on the floors throughout both food prep areas. Instructed to clean all.

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Fever, Headache
Suspected source: Lucky charms
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed facility not meeting thawing... See More requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken legs in three compartments and sitting in a container of stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or warewashing area. Informed person in charge of a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizer must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food splash and debris in the interior of the sliding cooler. Instructed to detail clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a slow draining of water at the rear hand-washing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2584838 conducted on 11/07/2023: observed no food allergen training for food manager. Must provide certificates of completion on-site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean the interior of all the front reach in coolers, counter tops, and prep stations (drive thur) to remove spills and debris. Also must defrost and clean the floors under rack inside the walk... See More in freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirty floors and floor drains through. Must detail clean and maintain. Also clean inside the rear light shields to remove debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floor tiles cracked/broken in the rear area, also noted missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles also in the rear. Must repair and maintain where ever needed. Must be smooth and easliy cleanable

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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no pic in charge with the chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic on site with the sanitation certificate at all times.

2. City of chicago food... See More service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i. E. Chicken, fish, gyros, etc. ). Instructed to have one on site at all times during preparing/serving of tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees and food handlers in the food prep areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the rubber gaskets and the lower interior surfaces of the front prep coolers with dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the top of the walk in cooler/freeze with clutter. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and organize the area. Maintain a clutter free area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the mops in the rear not properly stored. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed some water stained ceiling tiles in the rear and toilet room. Instructed to replace tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observe the ceiling tiles in the food prep area with dirt and dust build up. Observe the floors in the prep area under the mats and inside the walk in freezer with ice build up and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles and floor.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the only allergen training certificate posted expired. Instructed to have all cfms obtain and maintain a current allergen training certificate.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the core violations from report #2585149 dated 11/14/2023, not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: #37-observed two bulk dry storage containers in the front food prep area and the rear food prep area not labeled with common name. Instructed to label all dry ingredients not in the original packaging with common name on all storage containers and maintain. #49-observed the lower compartment of all of the deep-frying untis, under the steam table, the shelving unit under the bun toaster next to the steam table, and the hot holding unit above the prep cooler with the vegetables to dress ready to eat foods all found in the front food prep area; with severe grease build up, food build up, and not maintained. Instructed to deep clean all mentioned equipment and maintain. #51-observed the floor drain under the three compartment sink with a slow drain. Instructed to repair said slow drain and maintain. #53-observed the toilet in the rear employee toilet room not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain the entire toilet. #55-observed the floors under and surrounding the steam table area at the front food prep area with grease build up and food debris. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed timed faucet not functioning properly in pre-k 108 and nurse office washroom. Water must run continuosly for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
-... See More comments: observed right hand washing sink not operable in girl's washroom near exit #10 instructed manager to repair and maintain.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2590781 on 3-11-24: 60-previous core violations not corrected from report #2574573 on 4-19-23: 55-must repair or replace damaged flooring near floor drains in kitchen. Priority 7-42-090

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