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MIXED GREENS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MIXED GREENS 308 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
February 20, 2019 Canvass License #2256139
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND A LARGE 10 LBS BEEF ROAST IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 109.3F- 121.4F, COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP, ROAST WAS PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER 2 HOURS PRIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CUT INTO SMALLER PIECES AND PLACE IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED TO FACILITATE THE 6 HOURS COOLING DOWN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND A FOOD HANDLERS WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections