NORDSTROM ESPRESSO BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DRINKS WITH MILK; BREAKFAST BURRITO, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND/OR 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE BOTTLE ATTACHED) IN LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF CCHEMICAL SANITIZER (WITH APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT) IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND MILK SITTING ON FLOOR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.8F-59.3F; AND HALF/HALF @ 46.9F-49F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD INSDIE CABINET UNDER DIPWELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER IN LARGE, DEEP GAPS BETWEEN TILES ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT TO FILL SPACES BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTHA AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST 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: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND 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: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON LEFT) IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND 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.