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    Product: Soda

    Updated: March 28, 2024 8:01 AM
    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 25, 2024
    39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
    - comments: observed 3 large boxes of individual chip bags stored directly on the floor of rear prep area near walk-in cooler. Instructed to relocate at least 6 inches above the floor and... See More maintain

    43. In-use utensils: properly stored
    - comments: observed bread knives stored in sanitizer water at prep line. Instructed to remove and keep on clean, sanitized dry surface and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed missing floor tiles in corner of rear area beneath soda machine lines. Instructed to provide smooth, non-absorbent, and easily-cleanable floor tiles for this area and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed significant dust and debris beneath 3-compartment sink surrounding grease trap. Instructed to clean at appropriate frequency to prevent accumulation of dust and debris and maintain.

    56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
    - comments: observed poor lighting in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace light source with higher intensity light and maintain.

    58. Allergen training as required
    - comments: observed no allergen awareness training certification for certified food service sanitation manager on-site. Instructed to provide and maintain allergen awareness certification for all certified food service sanitation managers on-site.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Report date: Mar 21, 2024
    39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
    - comments: see violation #60.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: observed plastic tape on nonfood-contact surfaces of sandwich oven in front area that is... See More not easily-cleanable. Instructed to remove tape and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable nonfood-contact surfaces.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed the following physical facilities to be soiled with food debris: floor beneath 3-compartment sink, floor of walk-in cooler beneath food storage shelves, floor beneath soda boxes in rear storage area. Instructed to clean physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed hole in wall beneath 3-compartment sink where drain plumbing is located. Instructed to repair hole or replace wall panel to eliminate hole in facility wall and maintain in good repair.

    60. Previous core violation corrected
    - comments: observed the following core violation from previous canvass inspection #2572968 on 3/22/2023 not corrected as of current inspection: #39 3-307. 11 no splashguard between exposed hand sink and front prep table. Must install a washable splashguard. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Report date: Mar 20, 2024
    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. Priority foundation

    2. City of chicago food... See More service sanitation certificate
    - comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 159. 7f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners behind soda dispenser units in prep area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in office. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

    45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
    - comments: observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: observed food debris, spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freeezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed food spills and dust buildup on walls behind cooking equipment. Observed food debris inside floor drains and on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, dish washing, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    58. Allergen training as required
    - comments: observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Report date: Mar 18, 2024
    33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
    - comments: observed large container of soup cooling in walk-in cooler and stored with lid on. Instructed to remove lid and store food in smaller containers to allow for adequate cooling and... See More maintain.

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed approximately 80 rodent droppings in the following areas of the facility: beneath utility sink in rear area, beneath and on bottom shelf in chemical storage area, beneath shelves and freezers in the rear hallway, beneath soda boxes in rear hallway, alongside the front counter safe. Instructed to remove rodent droppings, remove noted open bait in same areas. Clean and sanitize affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

    40. Personal cleanliness
    - comments: observed employee in front area handling food without adequate hair restraint. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers on-site and maintain at all times.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: observed soiled aluminum foil covering gas lines to food equipment along cook line. Instructed to remove soiled aluminum foil and utilize cover or equipment that is smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: observed soil along rear nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment (grill, hot holding unit) on cook line. Instructed to clean and sanitize nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

    54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    - comments: observed inside waste receptacle at cook line kept covered during food preparation. Instructed to keep inside waste receptacles uncovered during food preparation to prevent contamination and maintain.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: observed floor soiled with grease beneath deep fryers at cook line. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease and soil and maintain.

    58. Allergen training as required
    - comments: observed missing allergen awareness certificates for all certified food managers. Instructed to provide allergen awareness training for all certified food managers and maintain certificates on-site at all times.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    Report date: Mar 13, 2024
    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: 6-202. 15 observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Instructed to make the front entrance door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

    54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed;... See More facilities maintained
    - comments: 5-501. 15 observed the outside garbage dumpster ground area with accumulated food debris (donuts, bagels). Instructed to remove food and maintain outside dumpster ground area at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: 6-501. 114 observed bottles of bleach stored on the ground by the soda pop dispenser machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

    Source: chicago.gov
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    I bought Lucky Charms at Pick n Save and the expiration date was 10/24. I ate a few spoonfuls and then I took a spoonful and swallowed and it tasted like an dirty ashtray. Like if someone woudl have put a cigarette but in a soda can... See More and you took a sip. I started vomiting immediately and did continue vomiting for about 30 minutes. I feel fine today but feel like something is still in my throat. Just want to report this and find out if there have been any other isues | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less
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    Report date: Mar 7, 2024
    3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
    - comments: observed no signed employees health policies for all employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

    10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
    - comments: observed no... See More hand drying device at south toilet room hand sink paper towels were provided during inspection must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

    10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
    - comments: observed slow drains at both hand sinks in prep areas must repair and maintain.

    36. Thermometers provided & accurate
    - comments: observed some prep coolers missing interior thermometers must provide and maintain.

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

    38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
    - comments: observed a gap at front double doors along bottom left interior corner of right side door must make tight fitting.

    47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
    - comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on rear 2- door reach in cooler,1- door prep cooler of online order side.

    48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
    - comments: observed 3-compartment sink floor drain backing up and overflowing with water and pooling on to floor when water is released from sink and a foul smelling odor must repair and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)

    49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
    - comments: must clean food debris build up from all prep & reach in coolers, prep tables,both toaster carts,counter top under soda machine,walk in cooler-shelving units,pop sleeves and fan guard covers.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must grout floor in both front and rear prep/dish washing areas. Must repair or replace loose threshold at entry to walk in freezer.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must clean excessive food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer including all floor drains.

    55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
    - comments: must clean dust build up from upper walls in dining area above serving line. Must clean food splatter from walls in prep/dish washing areas.

    56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
    - comments: must clean debris build up on filters at both vent hoods.

    Source: chicago.gov
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