JERRY'S SANDWICHES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER WEARING GLOVES, HANDLING AND WASHING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL HANDLED CLEAN DISHES. 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.

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY COOLING TCS SOUP IN A TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. EMPLOYEE STATED THE SOUP HAD BEEN COOLING FOR TWO HOURS. THE ICE IN THE ICE BATH HAD COMPLETELY MELTED AND THE ICE BATH ONLY SUBMERGED THE DEEP SOUP CONTAINERS (2) HALF WAY. SOUP TEMPERATURE WAS 123.1F AND HAD NOT BEEN STIRRED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OF REHEATING THE SOUP BACK UP TO 165.F THEN TO START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN WITH SHALLOW CONTAINERS, FULLY SUBMERGED IN A ICE BATH AND STIRRING THE SOUP. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA AND BAR WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.