Snappy Dog Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT. BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO REPAIR PERSON ON SITE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.5F TO 54.1F.(CORN DOG 44.5F, CHEESE STICKS 46.9F, BEEF TAMALES 45.7, SLICED TOMATOES 54.1F, HOT DOG 47.5F, POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT 51LBS WORTH $163 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND 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.