Maison Pasquale Chicago Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OPERATIONAL AND FULLY SUPPLIED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND ANYWHERE ELSE REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT GREASE TRAP TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT GREASE TRAP TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS REQUIRED BY CODE.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.