KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. 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: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRIED CHICKEN, TACOS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. 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 FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE CHUTE, INTERIOR ICE PLATE, SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES) OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA TO BE SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISASSEMBLED MACHINE ON-SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN THAWING ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING, POOLING WATER IN PLACE OF UTILITY SINK TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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 FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING, POOLING WATER IN PLACE OF UTILITY SINK TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.