DEEP PURPL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON-SITE AFTER AN EMPLOYEE CONTACTED HIM VIA PHONE AT 11:18 AM.

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: UPON MY ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WAS NOT ON-PREMISES WHILE READY-TO-EAT FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS( MILK ). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON-SITE AFTER AN EMPLOYEE CONTACTED HIM VIA PHONE AT 11:18 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING COMPUTER FOR COSTUMER'S ORDERS, PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND PEELED SLICED BANANA AND SERVED TO CUSTOMER WITH HIS FRUIT DRINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER REPORTED FOR DUTY AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING, GLOVED HANDS, AND PREPARED FRUIT DRINKS/ SMOOTHIES FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE GLOVE HANDS AND EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND WHEN EMPLOYEE"S REPORT FOR DUTY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEGINING OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.REPAIR ISSUE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,KEEP AREA DRY TO MINIMIZE INSECTS.DEBRIS BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN 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: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,KEEP AREA DRY TO MINIMIZE INSECTS.DEBRIS BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN 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.