HELLO JASMINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASHING OF MULTI USE UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE NOTED WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN PUT THE DISHES/UTENSILS AWAY WITH OTHER CLEAN DISHWARES FOR USE. REVIEWED ALL DISH WASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REWASH ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. EGGS AT 111.6F, HOT DOGS AT 113F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED FROM THE ICE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OPEN TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER FOODS AND STORED ITEMS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED WATER DAMAGED, ROTTED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED IN MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

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: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED IN MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.