CHESAS BISTRO & BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANSING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 108F-124F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 5-101.11 OBSERVED THE MFP DID NOT OBTAIN A COMMISSARY AGREEMENT; THEREFORE, THE MFP HAS NO PROOF OF AN APPROVED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM TO FILL THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD-HOLDING CAPACITIES FOR THE MENU PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD HOLDING CAPACITIES THAT ARE SUFFICIENT FOR THE OPERATION. OBSERVED A STYROFORM CAMBRIO ON THE MFP THAT IS NOT MECHANICALLY OPERATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SECURED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S MOBILE FOOD VENDOR AND SHARED KITCHEN RULE #7.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON THE MFP. OBSERVED HOT WATER ONLY REACHING 77F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED NO COMMISSARY AGREEMENT (SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES) PROVIDED; THEREFORE, THE MFP DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED SOURCE OF PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER AND ADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL BY PROVIDING AN APPROVED COMMISSARY AGREEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED NO COMMISSARY AGREEMENT (SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES) PROVIDED; THEREFORE, THE MFP DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED SOURCE OF PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER AND ADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL BY PROVIDING AN APPROVED COMMISSARY AGREEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.