FANCY PLANTS CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS BLOCK, NOT ACCESSIBLE. A LARGE GARBAGE CAN BE STORED IN FRONT OF THE PREP HAND SINK AND DISH HAND SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS, AND A SINK FILLED WITH STORED ITEMS SUCH AS A FIRST AID KIT ETC. THE MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZER WAS NOTED IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH WATER, WHERE WASHED DISHES WERE THEN PUT. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL DISHES WERE RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU AND BEANS AT 49.5F AND POTATO SALAD AT 45.5F IN TWO SEPARATE COOLERS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 51F AND REAR COOLER AT 46.8F. BOTH TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS OBSERVED, SUCH AS POTATO SALAD FOR SALE IN THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-14-18. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET/NOZZLE WHERE DIRTY DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

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: ALL POTS/PANS/MIXING BOWLS STORED CLEAN ON SHELVING MUST BE INVERTED.---MUST NOT STORE DISH RACKS INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CANNED GOODS, UTENSILS, ITEMS IN REAR STAIRWELL MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOTED DIRTY WITH COFFEE STAIN.--- INTERIOR FRONT PREP OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE STATION, OVENS AND BLENDERS ARE USED TO PREPARE FOODS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRTY MOP HEAD STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOP HEADS INVERTED TO PROPERLY DRY.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2305203 FROM 8-23-19 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- EXCESS DEBRIS(DUST,FOOD ETC) ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2305203 FROM 8-23-19 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- EXCESS DEBRIS(DUST,FOOD ETC) ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.