CHICAGO EATS SWEET HONEY TEA & LEMONADE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: SEE #2

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.0F. ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR HALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND GARBAGE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TES STRIPS OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TES STRIPS OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.