AFC Sushi @ Tony's Finer Foods #1667 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND NO REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER AVAILABLE FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COOLERS (40F OR BELOW) FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND FREEZER (0.0F OR BELOW) AND MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PH LABORATORY RESULT FOR SUSHI RICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO SUFFICIENT SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER AVAILABLE AT PREP/SERVICE AND DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER BARRIER AS APPROPRIATE, ALSO NOTED OVER 37 INCHES ENTRY WAY OF CUSTOMER AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO AVAILABLE LICENSED PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK AND A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK AND A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.