T JOELS FAMILY RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU, SUCH AS CHICKEN ITEMS, PORK ITEMS, AND SHRIMP AND FISH ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASTREIK THAT IS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPEN WITHOUT ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS WHILE DOORS ARE OPENED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AT ALL TIMES.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.