ENGLEWOOD SATELLITE SENIOR CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 2 door combo reach in cooler at (ambient air)56.8 degrees F in prep kitchen not holding 40 degrees or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard food items inside cooler was tagged. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed 3 half gallons bottles and 3 cartons of milk out of temperature inside of reach in cooler in prep kitchen area at 59.0 degrees F; Cut leafy greens at 56.8 degrees F, etc. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food out of temperature at time of inspection. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2081749 performed on 9-8-18. Violation #35 CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2081749 performed on 9-8-18. Violation #35 CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENTS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.