FRY THE COOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STAFF PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION-COS. 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SUGAR AND SPICES IN BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. COS DURING INSPECTION

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH ON BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND BOWL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ONSITE FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION SHELL BE PROVIDEDONSITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. DUSTY WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE ABOVE 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: FOUND ITEMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. DUSTY WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE ABOVE 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.