MIXOACANA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, CORN, DICED TOMATOES, SLICED FRUIT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CAT, CAT FOOD, AND LITTER BOX WITH FECES ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PROHIBITED ANIMAL FROM PREMISES, AS WELL AS FOOD AND LITTER BOX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CATS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. (CAT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CAT, CAT FOOD, AND LITTER BOX WITH FECES ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PROHIBITED ANIMAL FROM PREMISES, AS WELL AS FOOD AND LITTER BOX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CATS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. (CAT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION).

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.