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FIFTY FOUR ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food dispenser

FIFTY FOUR ELEVEN (AKA: 5411 EMPANADAS) 2850 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60657 Mobile Food Dispenser
October 26, 2022 License Re-Inspection License #2293616
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER IS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12: A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11: NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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