T&T FOODSERVICE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND ALL FREEZERS 0 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES- NO CITTION 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT RE INSPECTION. DID OBSERVE SOME RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS REAR AREA BY WASHROOMS-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS,& SIDES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY- NO CITATION ISSUED

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 ANY STORAGE SHELVES OR UNITS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE

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 AND SANITIZE ALL SINKS, TOILETS, COUNTERS, SHELVES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN FLOORS(MUST BE LEVEL)AND PAINT SURFACES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, ALSO RE-PAINT YELLOW LINES ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

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: FINISH SEALING ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE(REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS), AND REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVE. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BUSINESS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS AT FRONT SECTION OF BUSINESS.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS AT FRONT SECTION OF BUSINESS.

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.