GENE'S SNACKS & SUNDRIES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (REFRIGERATED COFFEE CREAMER, POLISH/HOT DOGS) TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

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: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (REFRIGERATED COFFEE CREAMER, POLISH/HOT DOGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVING AREA WHERE A POLISH/HOT GRILL/BUN WARMER/REFRIGERATOR IS STATIONED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT INTO THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS (APPROXIMATELY 16 PREMADE PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES AND 2 PREMADE PREPACKAGED SALADS) FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE, INVOICE PROVIDED STATES THE SOURCE IS FROM BRUDDERS LOCATED AT 3600 N. PULASKI, SAID FACILITY DOES NOT POSSESS A 1006 FOOD RETAIL LICENSE NOR A 1007 FOOD WHOLESALE LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS OBTAIN ALL FOODS FROM APPROVED SOURCES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSED 7-38-005.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS AND PREPACKAGED DESSERTS) AND WITHOUT INGREDIENTS (PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND IF ANY ALLERGENS EXISTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

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: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SOILED PEST TRAPS WITH DEAD BUGS INSIDE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND REPLACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.