FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHOOCHOO CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
September 21, 2021
License
License #2791842
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. NO CHEMICAL OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZATION IS PROVIDED BY THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS REMOVED OR REPLACED WITH A COMMERCIAL-GRADE DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. NO CHEMICAL OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SANITIZATION IS PROVIDED BY THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS REMOVED OR REPLACED WITH A COMMERCIAL-GRADE DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
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CDPH Food Protection