MEMO'S HOT DOGS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A COC FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.

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 COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. HOT DOGS, PIZZA PUFFS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM AND VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 60 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: LOWER SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH RODENT DROPPINGS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MOP SINK IN THE REAR HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DROPPINGS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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: DAMAGED/MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING AND FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: DAMAGED/MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING AND FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.