CHUCK 'E' CHEESE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON REMOVING DIRTY TRAYS FROM PREP TABLE TO DISH ROOM,ALSO CHECKING ORDER RECEIPT,AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HAND MADE A SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS, A READY TO EAT PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a) HOOOO62671-15

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT SANITIZING SOLUTION(OVER 200 PPM) DUE TO CYCLE IS TOO SHORT OF TIME.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100 PPM.(FAX #312-746-4240).NO CITATION ISSUED, PRESENTLY UNIT NOT IN USE.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,(APPROX 60 OR MORE)PREP AREA,DISH ROOM,REAR RECEIVING AREA,FRONT SERVING AREA(ON WALLS).OBSERVED GNATS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED ON STAGE,ON CURTAINS.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FLIES, SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL REPORT. OUT OPENING NOT PROTECTED, REAR AND FRONT DOORS HAS A GAP BETWEEN DOORS.FRONT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST BE SEALED (1/4 OF INCH GAPS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000062670-14

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisances. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,FLIES AROUND GARBAGE .INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62670-14

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER.REMOVE CONTAINERS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED DUSTPANS STORED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN IT.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ITEMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CEAN SPECIALLY IN REAR AREA, IN FRONT REAR EXIT DOOR, FLOOR STICKY

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

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.