CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH SANDWICHES, MASHED POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY ON-SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PIECES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE LOCATED ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 104.5F -123.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT AND COLE SLAW COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR/ DRY STORAGE FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, AND SPACE NEAR WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR/ DRY STORAGE FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, AND SPACE NEAR WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND MAINTAIN.

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.