PIE CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE. EMPLOYEE NOTED USING THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO RINSE OUT CREAM FROM METAL CUPS USED DURING THE INSPECTION TO MAKE COFFEE DRINKS. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1982627 ON 2-3-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR MACHINE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.

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.