CHARMER'S CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING A SMOOTHIE MIX -TOUCHED HER FACE TO ADJUST HER GLASSES, -WENT TO THE GARBAGE CAN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DROPPED TRASH -DROPPED DISHES INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -OPENED THE CHEST FREEZER TO TAKE OUT MORE CONDIMENTS AND BACK TO CONTINUE WITH THE SMOOTHIE MIX -FINALLY PICK UP A CLOTH AND DIPPED INSIDE THE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN TASK AND MOVING FROMM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY (MICE). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. (CUSTOMER BATHROOM)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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.