CHUCK 'E' CHEESE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKS LINE SALAD COOLER AT 57.5F WITH BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING AT 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 2 QTS. BLUE CHEESE AND RANCH SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F AND CUT FRUIT AT 51.9F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO BACK ALLEY AND GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AND TORN/RUSTED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL, NO OPEN GAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.#34- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.#34- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.