MAISON MARCEL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS 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: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES - -- USED THE WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN -- TOOK A DIRTY SAUCEPAN TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHED IT, AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS DURING PREPPING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES - -- USED THE WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN -- TOOK A DIRTY SAUCEPAN TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WASHED IT, AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS DURING PREPPING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.