Report date: Feb 21, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: noted the chlorine chemical dish washing machine not properly dispensing sanitizer after several attempts while dishes were being washed and priming the machine. 0 ppm chlorine noted. Instructed to use the three compartment sink
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to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer and c. D. P. H contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures on kitchen/cooks line shelving: diced roasted red pepper at 53. 6f, batter made with raw eggs at 60. 8f. Reviewed all prepared cold foods must be held at proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below. All food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed prepared, ready to eat tcs foods such as chili, polenta and carmelized onions inside the walk-in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. No labels on any of the mentioned foods. Other assorted foods such as shredded gorgonzola cheese with preparation dates only. Reviewed proper date labeling. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted approximately 75 mice droppings in the following areas: the front bakery counter, the bakery prep area along all the baseboards, behind coolers, on and under shelving. Noted 20 droppings throughout the dining room coffee prep station metal shelving. Over 100 droppings throughout the basement behind box freezers, under all shelving and along baseboards, around stored items throughout the basement. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas and recommend having a pest co. Service for mice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: noted cups and utensils used for coffee preparation stored at the bakery counter hand washing sink. Instructed to properly store away from the sink to prevent contamination.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: dishwasher noted without effective hair restraint. Must provide.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths throughout all prep areas must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: noted ice scoop improperly stored at the ice machine. Must properly store in a clean container, not on top of the machine.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: all pots, pans, bowls stored clean in the main kitchen must be stored inverted.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: noted soiled linens improperly stored on the outdoor patio in open, uncovered un-sealed containers. Must properly store.
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: all stored items throughout the basement dry food storage and other basement storage areas must be elevated from the floors.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted rubber coffee grind bumper at the cappuccino machine in poor repair with torn rubber and exposed interior string unable to properly clean. Instructed to replace. -----noted several plastic food containers being used that are cracked, chipped and in poor repair. Must replace.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line two door cooler. Must replace.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation inside the walk-in cooler, throughout the basement dry food storage and under the basement box freezer.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of the bakery prep tall reach-in freezer with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed peeling plastic on the metal splash guard of the dining room coffee prep station hand washing sink. Must remove.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: noted a rubber hose attached to the three compartment sink being used as a dish sprayer. Must provide a backflow prevention device at the said sink.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls and ceiling throughout the walk-in cooler with black substance on open seams and crevices. Must remove all black substance, repair and seal all openings and crevices throughout the walk-in cooler.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: all unnecessary items stored on the rear outdoor patio and under the stairwell must be removed to prevent pest harboring.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: cleaning tools and mop bucket must not be stored on the outdoor patio.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: missing light shield above the dish machine. Must replace.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: noted expired food handler certificates and no proof of food handler training or certificates for several employees. Must provide.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: noted expired allergen certificate and no proof of allergen training or certificate for all certified food managers. Must provide.
Source:
chicago.gov
