MUI'S FEIDA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.

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: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. A SPEED RACK WITH BAKED BREADS WAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND COMMERCIAL BAKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE WAS BLOCKING ACCESS AND HIDING THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 28 EGGS (65.4-67.4F) AND MILK (50.3) IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A BOWL WITH 2 WHOLE CHICKENS (54.6F) AND TWO BINS OF PORK (51.0F-57.9F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AT $250 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TOFU PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE LOBBY WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 5-7 SMALL FLIES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS ON THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE HANWASHING SINK ON THE WOOD, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE AREA WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) WERE STORED, ON THE SIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATER NEAR THE SHRINE ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE BAKING EQUIPMENT. IN THE BASEMENT: BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING TO THE LEFT OF THE STAIRS, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT ELEVATING THE FLOUR, BEHIND FREEZERS. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 STICKY INSECT TRAPS FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS, HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RELOCATE FROM AREA.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS MISSING GROUT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CENTER OF THE MAIN LEVEL, REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT ELEVATED AND BOXES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES IN THE FRONT OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT ELEVATED AND BOXES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.