HALSTED SHELL, DUNKIN DONUTS, MR SUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE AND CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTICICATE POSTED FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES MUST BE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED NEXT TO PACKAGED CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SYRUPS AND FLAVORING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SEPARATION WITH CHEMICALS AND ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRAY OF EGGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE COVERED WHILE BEING STORED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DARK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT SINGLE COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT,OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE, SALES FLOOR, AND UTILITY CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA (DUNKIN DONUTS COUNTER).OBSERVED 10-20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REQUEST PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN WASHROOM, AROUND SINK, AND TOILET BOWL. OBSERVED CRACKED LID FOR TOILET RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA CEILING, OBSERVED LARGE PORTION OF WALL TO BE PEELING PAINT AND DEBIRS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, OVERHEAD VENTS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, OVERHEAD VENTS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.