PARTEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. 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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. OBSERVED A BOX OF EGGS STORE ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 77.9F. 93 EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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 THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

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 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. SERVICE AGREEMENT PROVIDED FROM 2023. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF VISITS, COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) 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 THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE FACILITY WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SUGAR CONES, TEA, AND STRAWS, AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN BOX OF SUGAR CONES STORED UNDER THE WAFFLE PREP COUNTER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.