SMACK DAB CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISCUSSED MENU ITEMS AND NOTICED NO REFRIGERATION FOR PERISHABLE COLD FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET REFRIGERATION FOR PERISHABLE FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED OPEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARIER/SNEEZE GARDE TO PROTECT THE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED COVING NEXT TO REAR DOOR MISSING AND BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: NOTED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN THE CEILING AT REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TOPREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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: NOTED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN THE CEILING AT REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TOPREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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.