HAIDILAO HOT POT CHICAGO INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. ONLY OBSERVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATE FROM SERVSAFE WITH EXAM DATE OF 01/23/2024. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. 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: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ANOTHER HANDWASHING SINK THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT FOODS ARE COOKED. THE SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA HAD A BIN INSIDE THE SINK AND STACKED DISHWASHER RACKS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAD A CART FILLED WITH FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR, SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.