SUPREME BEAN PIE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. ALSO INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN UNIT WHICH IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. 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: MILK FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 52.1F TO 55.1F. MILK PLACED UNDER HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST NOT BE DISCARDED UNTIL RELIEASED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B1).

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FOUND REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OPEN WITH A STORM DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MESH SCREEN AT STORM DOOR AND AT TOP OF DOORWAY TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 BEHIND 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 5 ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 10 ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND WATER COOLER, 5 ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 5 ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN THE CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ENTRY/EXIT DOORS TO GYM WHICH IS RIGHT NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA, 1/4 INCH GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY ROLLING CART.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES IN STORAGE ROOMS(DIRT).

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER MISSING, WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET, MUST REPLACE CONDENSATION LINE WHICH SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO A DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER MISSING, WATER LEAKING INTO BUCKET, MUST REPLACE CONDENSATION LINE WHICH SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO A DRAIN. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.