FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHIYA CHAI CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 8, 2020
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License #2432644
5
Total Violations
5
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #13
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ADULT MOTHS AND LARVAE AND AN UNIDENTIFIED SMALL CRAWLING INSECT ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF OPEN BAGS OF CORN MEAL AND FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE AFFECTED FOODS IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
Specific Requirements
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 57.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $70. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES AND MOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE MOTHS ON THE WALL AND AROUND OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES AND MOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE MOTHS ON THE WALL AND AROUND OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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