CERES CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON AND AROUND THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS; ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED CALAMARI, TURKEY BURGER, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP OPTIONS FOR ALL SALADS AND BUDDHA BOWLS, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES AND FRIED FILET OF SOLE SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL SAID ITEMS AND ONLY ALLOW A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN ONLY BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF) ON FACILITY'S MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE AT THE ICE BIN LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICER WITH AN ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BY THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICER WITH AN ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BY THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.