ONTARIO STREET OWNER, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: SEE VIOLATION #60

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 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

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 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

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.