CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1054 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,GREEN BEANS,COLE SLAW)MUT BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:38 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM,STANDING WATER IN MOP SINK AND LOBBY AND APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING AND FLYING AROUND WINDOWS IN LOBBY,PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER AND ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE PROPERLY.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK IS STOPPED UP AND NOT DRAINING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS OVER FRYER UNIT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.#56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.#56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.