DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, HAM). INSTD TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INACESSIBLE. EMPLOYEES USING AS A PREP/DUMP SINK, WITH BLENDERS IN SINK AND DISCARDED BEVERAGES IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL BLENDERS, AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS DATED AND COOKED YESTERDAY (10/1/23) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER: COOKED BROCCOLI SOUP 52.1F, COOKED RED SALSA 54.5F, COOKED GREEN SALSA 66.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ( EGGS) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED SOUP, AND SALSA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: USING SHALLOW EQUIPMENT, (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INOPERABLE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. THERMOMETER ON SITE INOPERABLE DUE TO DEAD BATTERY. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME (CAPABLE OF BOTH COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD BEING STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORKS, SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED (HANDLE UP)

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORKS, SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED (HANDLE UP)

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.