UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY. NO 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. WATER FROM DISH MACHINE OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOORS WHEN DISH MACHINE TURNED ON AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. ALSO, HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 95 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ADEQUATE FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING. (110-120 DEGREES F)NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER PREP TABLE AT PAPA JOHNS SERVICE AREA,UNDER THE STEAM TABLES AT THE NOODLES AND SAFFRON SERVICE AREAS,ALONG WALLS IN THE DOCK AREA AND IN CABINETS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE EINSTEIN BAGEL PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL IN THE EINSTEIN DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR SO THAT DOOR IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL TILES IN THE QDOBA PREP AREA.

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: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE COOK LINE WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE NOODLE AND SAFFRON SERVICE AREAS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE COOK LINE WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE NOODLE AND SAFFRON SERVICE AREAS.

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.