TOP VIEW RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW BACON WITH GLOVED HANDS AND THEN IMMEDIATLEY ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED EGGS AND BACON) AND PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, WITH SAME GLOVED HANDS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTD TO WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING TASKS, I.E TOUCHING RAW FOOD AND THEN READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. PRIORITY

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MGR STATES OUT OF SUPPLY FOR SOAP DISPENSER FOR A COUPLE DAYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: GLOVES IMPROPERLY USED, REUSING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF GLOVE USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION IF MISUSED.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SERVICE SINK INACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED, USING FOR STORAGE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SERVICE SINK AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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: FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.