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PIE CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PIE CAFE (AKA: FIRST SLICE PIE CAFE) 5357 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
March 22, 2016 Canvass License #2141260
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS GREEK SALAD A 44.1F,2 3/4 LBS, LENTIL SALAD AT 67.2F, 5.5 LBS. CURRY SALAD AT 44,2F, 7LBS, TUNA SALAD AT 44.9F, 6LBS. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35F. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $ $294.00, TOTAL 21 2.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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