FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LOAF LOUNGE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 28, 2022
License
License #2851117
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION, EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINES ABOVE FOOD/DRINK PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND HAVE A BARRIER IN PLACE TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL LEAKS FROM WASTE WATER LINES.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE OR OTHERWISE REPAIR TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A STORAGE CLOSET THAT WILL BE USED FOR STORING SINGLE USE ARTICLES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A STORAGE CLOSET THAT WILL BE USED FOR STORING SINGLE USE ARTICLES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection