SUNNY SIDE UP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS) SLICED TOMATOES, HAM, CHICKEN, CHOPPED CANTALOUPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY AREA AS FOLLOWS... 4 LBS COOKED PORK @46.0F, 12LBS OF LEAFY SPINACH @ 50F., 2 LBS SMOKED SALMON @48.1F,3 LBS BEEF BURGER PATTIES @46.3F, 4LBS CHICKEN @ 50.0F, 8LBS RIBEYE STEAKS @54.0F ALL FOUND INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT DRAWERS LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR PREP UNDER GRILL. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED PORK SAUSAGE @50.2F, 25 LBS COOKED RICE @ 55.3F, 30LBS COOKED GRAVY @64.2F,16 LBS GREEK YOGURT @49.5F,80 LBS OF POOLED EGGS @60F,150 LBS COOKED CHOPPED POTATOES @ 58.1F, 2 LBS LIQUID EGG YOLKS @ 52.0F, 35 LBS PREPARED SALSA @56.2F, 25 LBS CHOPPED FRESH FRUIT INCLUDING CANTALOUPE @ 50F, 7 LBS OF BUTTER MILK @55.0F, 20 LBS COOKED HAM @ 53.0F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR PREP/DISH AREA.PIC VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... WALK IN COOLER (4TH FL) @ 53.5F AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP (3RD FL) ATTACHED TO GRILL @56.2F. BOTH SAID COOLING UNITS WERE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO MINIMUM REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR, SEASONINGS, HERBS, ETC, WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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 35 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR SCATTERED ON FLOOR LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LARGE TUBS OF COOKED POTATOES STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.MUST STORE PROPERLY.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY MILK CRATES USED AS MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE DRAWERS, SHELVES, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA 3RD FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HOT WATER HANDLE IN PREP AREA 3RD PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA WITH LARGE TRASH SURROUNDING RECEPTACLE DURING TIME IF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP 3RD FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVETO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP 3RD FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVETO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.

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.