CHARTWELLS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54.1F-65.2F; 1/2 LB. OF CUCUMBER AT 58.9F, 20 CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AT 54.1F, 1/4 LB. OF SPINACH AT 65.2, 1/2 LB. OF SALAD WITH SLICED TOMATOES AT 62.1F, 1/2 LB. OF CHICK PEAS AT 65.2F, 20 MEATBALL SANDWICHES AT 116.0F, AND 1/2 LB. CORN SLICED TOMATO SALAD AT 64.2F. ALL OF THESE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH 4 FULL BOXES AND 2 CRATES IN FRONT OF SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALSO OBSERVED A DIRTY CUP OF COFFEE IN ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALL SINKS ARE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXIT DOORS (EXIT E AND EXIT BY THE ELEVATOR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.