PERSONA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SEPERATION OF BUSINESS FOR APPLICANT AND OLD OWNER,OLD OWNER IS NOT THE SAME AS APPLICANT.(WALK IN COOLER-BEER STORAGE,MOPSINK LOCATION)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT AND EMERGENCY DOORS.APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND BOXES FROM GROUND IN REAR ALLEYWAY.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH PROPER COVERS.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST HAVE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF BOTH BEER REACH IN COOLERS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND BUILD UP INSIDE OF BOTH BEER REACH IN COOLERS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BETWEEN GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND COUNTER BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALLS BEHIND GLASS COOLER AND COUNTER BEHIND BAR AND IN ELECTRICAL/LOCKER ROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT END OF BAR.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES IN SEATING AREA.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM AROUND WINDOWS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SEATING AREA AND LOCKER ROOM.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN SEATING AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.