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    Food poisoning is a potential risk associated with shakes. A recent Listeria outbreak associated with milkshake consumption in August 2023 in Washington state led to severe food poisoning including six people hospitalized with symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

    Last updated: March 28, 2024

    Product: Shake

    Report date: Mar 26, 2024
    1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
    - comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

    2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
    - comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

    8. Hands clean & properly washed
    - comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

    10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
    - comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

    22. Proper cold holding temperatures
    - comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

    37. Food properly labeled; original container
    - comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

    40. Personal cleanliness
    - comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of hot & cold holding units,prep tables, shelving units,storage racks,pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,fryer filter,soda caddy,oven & cart,walk in cooler- rolling carts,shelving units,fan guard covers.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: 6-201. 11 : must clean debris ,dust and splatter build up from walls and ceilings throughout premises.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: 6-201. 16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint and grafitti from walls in men's toilet room and lobby area.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: 6-501. 13 : must clean debris build up from mop sink floor drain,walk in cooler & freezer. Must remove standing water under hot holding unit and dish washing area and keep dry.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring and concrete where needed,wall bases in mop sink area.

    56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
    - comments: 6-501. 14 : must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Report date: Mar 22, 2024
    1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
    - comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

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

    3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
    - comments: bserved no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (prority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

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

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed a gap on both sides of rear door must make door tight fitting.

    40. Personal cleanliness
    - comments: must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

    45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
    - comments: must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: must repair or replace torn booth seats in dining area.

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: must clean debris and grease build up from fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment in rear area,unused equipment in unused walk in cooler,lower cabinet in dining area.

    51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
    - comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath 3- compartment sink.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must repair or replace opening around pipe leading into wall under rear hand sink,broken & missing wall base tiles exterior of unused walk in cooler,dining area,loose wall panel in dining area,stained ceiling tile in rear area. Must grout floor around cooking equipment,mop sink basin, at 3- compartment sink.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must elevate articles off of floor in unused walk in coolers and at front service counter.

    57. All food employees have food handler training
    - comments: observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

    61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
    - comments: observed no summary report posted from previous inspection for customers to view. A new summary will be posted. (priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)

    64. Miscellaneous / public health orders
    - comments: observed a default beverage offered for sale on kids menus must offer one of the drink options above

    Source: chicago.gov
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