HALAL N GO INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile prepared food vendor

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON VEHICLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. MUST KEEP RECORDS ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES (WHEN TRUCK IS SERVING TIME OR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON VEHICLE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR REVIEW ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR CLEANUP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT ON DURING INSPECTION. FOUND TEMPERATURES @ 90F- 111F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS ON AND WORKING DURING INSPECTION, WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. FOUND TEMPERATURES @ 51F-61F. MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF POTABLE WATER FROM APPROVED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER ON 2 LATERAL SIDE OF VEHICLE, AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHTS.

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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

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: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND KEEP ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 4-501-116.

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: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND KEEP ON VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 4-501-116.

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.