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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 431 N AUSTIN BLVD, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
December 27, 2013 Canvass License #1273264
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,LIME BUILDUP,SHEET OF CARDBOARD INSIDE AND RUST THROUGHOUT UNIT. ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED CAN NOT USE IT. MUST REMOVE SHUT OFF THE ICE MACHINE, REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT INSIDE AND OUT. FAX OVER A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312-746-4240 AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN TO INSPECT THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 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.
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER TOPS RIPPED,CHEWED, TORN AND NOT COVERED AND A RODENT JUMPED OUT OF THE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 MUST REPLACE THE COVERS (TOPS)ON THE DUMPSTER SO IT WILL BE RODENT PROOFED.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,VENTILATION VENTS AND CLEAN FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,VENTILATION VENTS AND CLEAN FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections