SUNLIGHT CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND 5 DOZEN OF EGGS 65.2, 5LBS OF HAM DELI MEAT 67.2, BOWL OF SHRIMP 1 LB 66.3 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00 20LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.9 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, IN BETWEEN REACH IN FREEZERS, ON FLOORS, IN CEILING, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, AT STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS CLEAN AND FREE FROM ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-21 REPORT#2484212 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-21 REPORT#2484212 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.