SAMICH BOX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Mobile food dispenser

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: The hot water supply is heated by a coil of engine coolant running thru the potable hot water tank. Water system not approved at this time for retail food sales. Submit all plans and documents on the water heating system to the Chicago Department of Public Health for review.

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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: The waste water retention tank needs to be separated from the food preparation compartment, install a tight fitting panel or door over the cabinet. The waste water tank is emptied from the bottom of the truck.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: The waste water retention tank needs to be separated from the food preparation compartment, install a tight fitting panel or door over the cabinet. The waste water tank is emptied from the bottom of the truck.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.