FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
UPTOWN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 26, 2024
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2938635
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING USED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE WITH AN EASILY CLEANLABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE MICROWAVE ON THE PREPARATION LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #57
MINOR
Violation Details
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Why This Matters
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Food Code Requirement
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
Specific Requirements
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-401.11
Violation #57
MINOR
Violation Details
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Why This Matters
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Food Code Requirement
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
Specific Requirements
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-401.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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