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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
August 28, 2019 Canvass License #2141260
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT. INFORMED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER THAT INCIDENT KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT WHEN YOU ENTER COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT WHEN YOU ENTER COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections