MAISON MARCEL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

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: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS HANDLED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 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: BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR. DRIPPING INSIDE THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SOUP WITH LIDS ON INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 156.7F TO 165F. IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS(NO LABEL OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE). INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY COOL OFF THE FOOD BY USING METAL SHALLOW PANS. MUST REACH 70F IN TWO HOURS BEFORE IT IS STORED IN A COOLER THAN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS IS REQUIRED TO REACH 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SOUP WITH LIDS ON INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 156.7F TO 165F. IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS(NO LABEL OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE). INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY COOL OFF THE FOOD BY USING METAL SHALLOW PANS. MUST REACH 70F IN TWO HOURS BEFORE IT IS STORED IN A COOLER THAN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS IS REQUIRED TO REACH 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.