CITY CAFE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT ON-SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR UP-TO-DATE CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE HAS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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 FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED (EGGS, PROTEINS, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. 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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA WITH SMALL CONDENSATE WATER DRIP DISCHARGING ONTO FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-ROUTE POTABLE WATER CONDENSATE LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO POINT OF DISPOSAL AND ELIMINATE POTABLE WATER DRIP ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENCLOSED BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENCLOSED BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

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.