PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
CAFE EL MESON 2 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 4, 2019
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License #2621303
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, CHEESE,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO DISINFECTANT INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO DISINFECTANT INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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