HELLO JASMINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS. EMPLOYEE WIPED EYE, PUT ON A GLOVE, AND STARTED PREPARING CHICKEN TENDERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEOFRE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDWASHED HANDS AND DISPOSABLE GLOVE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST, AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF TOFU STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN GARBAGE CAN NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD SURFACES AND NOT IN UNSANITARY SURFACES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CONTAINER AND PLACED ON NEARBY TABLE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UNIT SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UNIT SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO 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.