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VERUCA CHOCOLATES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

VERUCA CHOCOLATES 1332 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
July 13, 2017 License License #2542930
4
Total Violations
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOT WATER HEATER CONNECTED TO THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER (MINIMUM 85 DEGREE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REPAIR PERSON IS ONSITE BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER PRIOR TO THE END OF INSPECTION. WASHBOWL SINK MUST HAVE COLD AND WARM TEMPERED WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVER IN 2 DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMUNLATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE FLAT, SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE FLAT, SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections