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KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN 1840 W PETERSON AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
November 29, 2017 Canvass License #2141683
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT DISPENSING SOAP. PREP AREA PRESENTLY IN USE,EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS.UPON MY REQUEST A BOTTLE OF PUMP SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. NEED TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE STORAGE/DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 AT 11:45am MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A LOT OF ITEMS(PAPERS,SHELVES,BOXES ETC) ON FLOOR AT REAR AREA BY THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CEILING,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEBRIS AND STAINS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPE.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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