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SSP AMERICA, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SSP AMERICA, INC (AKA: SSP AMERICA, INC.) 5757 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
April 11, 2024 Canvass License #2541992
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GRAY LINES ON METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE DISH AREA WHERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN SHLEVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections