CAFE L'APPETITIO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LBS OF GORGONZOLA POTATO SALAD @49.5F IN SANDWICH PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER, 2.5 LBS OF SLICED DELI MEAT IN COLD HOLD UNIT @ 45.0F, AND 5 LBS OF PREPARED TUNA LOCATED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP @52.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS SHOULD BE HELD @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLD UNIT INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY AND SANDWICH PREP AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.