PORK CHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT AIR OF 40F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE UP,RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 140F 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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING A PEST CONTROL MAP TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO SAID TRUCK AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR OPENING IN BETWEEN OF DOUBLE DOORS APPROX 1/4" AND SEAL OPENINGS ON UPPER WALL NEAR THE REFRIGERATOR WHERE NOTED TO THE OPERATOR.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: A LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK AT LEAST 2" INCHES TALL.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES INSIDE THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FRESH WATER LINES (FOOD GRADE) INSIDE THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.

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: DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENTS,FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.

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: FLOORS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.