PEET'S COFFEE & TEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE MILK IS SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE(POSTED).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BENT METAL SUPPORT POLE PREVENTING BACK OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FROM BEING TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE TO ENSURE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BENT METAL SUPPORT POLE PREVENTING BACK OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FROM BEING TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE TO ENSURE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.