ISLAND VIBES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,( RICE 204.0F ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WIC. APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.0F TO 49.0, APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 46.0F, 2-LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 45.0F, 20LBS OF COOKED GREENS AT 46.0F,5-LBS OF COOKED GOAT AT 45.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 150.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.