NEW WAVE COFFEE, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE PRESENT HAVE PROPER CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION.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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER HEALTH POLICY IN WRITING. EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PEIOD FOR CORRECTION OF 90 DAYS GRANTED .

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITEN POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURES IN CAESE OF VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EXIDENTS.EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PEIOD FOR CORRECTION OF 90 DAYS GRANTED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 LIVE SMAL BLACK FLIES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE IN FOOD SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED AROUND 30 RAT DROPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.RECOMENDED CLEANING AND USING PEST CONTROL COMPANY .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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THAT AUTOMATED HANDWASHING SINK IN MANS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING IN TAMELY MANER TO PROVIDE WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MINOR REPAIR NEEDED ,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN IN WORKING CONDITION

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: OBSERVED THAT WALS BEHIND HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND NEEDS REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

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 THAT WALS BEHIND HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND NEEDS REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

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.