CHOCOLATE SHOPPE OF IL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY YELLOWISH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LIP LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL DETAIL CLEANED. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH UNSED ICE CREAM MACHINES AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT THE BATHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINATAIN

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.