Ludlow Charlingtons Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS MILK, COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND TEA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGEL THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND HANDLING UNPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT THE USE OF A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND USE A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE PLACED OVER THE AIR VENTS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 DUCT TAPE PLACED OVER THE AIR VENTS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.