SOMERSET/DEVEREAUX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE COOLING RACK BLOCKING THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CHEF ON SITE RELOCATED COOLING RACK TO ENSURE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. ENGINEEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCE USED FOR THE BAR IN REACH-IN COOLER. CHEF RELOCATED RAW EGGS TO THE BOTTOM SHELF ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 153.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS NOW REACHING 180F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KICTHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, SANITIZER NOW REACHING 100PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A USE BY DATE/DISCARD. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED ON THE PREMISES WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED WITH THE CHEF ON SITE, CHEF VERIFIED WHEN FOOD WAS MADE AND ADDED EXPIRATION DATE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS HOUSEMADE SAUCES MARINARA AND HABANERO HOT SAUCE EXCEEDING THE EXPIRATION DATE. ITEMS PREPARED AND LABELED ON 4/19, 5/11, AND 5/16. TIEMS WERE DISCARDED ON STIE. APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20 DISCARDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.