COLECTIVO COFFEE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED (MILK, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON THAT HAS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH A COFFEE URN DRAINING INSIDE SINK AND THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO A CLIPBOARD PLACED OVER THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY REMOVED SAID ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - FOUND THE TRASH ROOM DOORS TO HAVE A SLIGHT GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE THAT LEADS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: - FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD OR OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO FOUND THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: - FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO FOUND THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.