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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITHOUT A VLIAD ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PPREARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, MASHED POTATO, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIROITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OR PREP TABLE, CRAWLING UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, ON BACK EXIT DOOR CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR THREHOLD, IN REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR OVEN AND ON WALLS IN AREAS WHERE HOT EATER TAKE IS PLACED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND ORGANIC BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

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 THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH BROKEN / MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON SAID FLOORS. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.