REESE'S FAST FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROX- 1LB-CHICKEN BREAST-52.9F, 70LBS-CHICKEN WINGS AT 50.9F,52.6F, 15LBS-CATFISH FILLET-50.2F, 15LBS-TALIPA FILLET-51.0F,1LB-COLE SLAW IN CUPS AT 49.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY COOK-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL: FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRYING CHICKEN,PREPING FRESH GARDEN SALADS,COOKING,COOKING HAMBURGERS PER ORDER,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LIDS ON FLOUR,AND CORN MEAL CRACKED,BROKEN IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS:BOTTOM AND LEGGS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, ALL SPICE CONTAINERS,ETC,DRY STORAGE BINS FOR FLOUR,CORNMEAL,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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 NOT CLEAN OF BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS IN MOP CLOSET,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND IN REAR WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY,AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,MOP CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY,AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,MOP CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT.MUST MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.