CHARLIE BAGGS CULINARY INNOVATIONS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED 2 VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (SAUCES, DUCK CONFIT, ETC.) IN THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PROGRAM WHICH MUST BE APPROVED FOR THIS LOCATION BEFORE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (SAUCES, DUCK CONFIT, ETC.) IN THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PROGRAM WHICH MUST BE APPROVED FOR THIS LOCATION BEFORE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (SAUCES, DUCK CONFIT, ETC.) IN THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PROGRAM WHICH MUST BE APPROVED FOR THIS LOCATION BEFORE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.