REEF KITCHENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food preparer

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT OPERABLE DUE TO POWER KEEPS GOING OUT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LICENSE # ON BOTH SIDES OF FOOD TRUCK.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOW SCREEN BENT MAKING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110.7F AND DROPPING TO 101.2F BEFORE SINK WAS ABLE TO BE FILLED. NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110.0F AT WEAR WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER SOURCE FOR CLEAN POTABLE WATER.OBSERVED A ACCORDING DIRTY HOSE INSIDE OF CLEAN WATER CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS MOP HEADS AND CHEMICAL STORED ON AND NEAR.HOSE NEEDS TO BE OF FOOD GRADE,IT SHOULDN'T BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER.WATER SOURCE NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY DESIGNED WITH SECURED CONNECTION TO DIRECT WATER SUPPLY.ALSO,LOCK ON WATER SUPPLY IS NOT SECURE/LOCKING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WATER SOURCE FOR CLEAN POTABLE WATER.OBSERVED A ACCORDING DIRTY HOSE INSIDE OF CLEAN WATER CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS MOP HEADS AND CHEMICAL STORED ON AND NEAR.HOSE NEEDS TO BE OF FOOD GRADE,IT SHOULDN'T BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER.WATER SOURCE NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY DESIGNED WITH SECURED CONNECTION TO DIRECT WATER SUPPLY.ALSO,LOCK ON WATER SUPPLY IS NOT SECURE/LOCKING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.