WEST TOWN BAKERY & DINER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PUTTING DISHES IN A HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F BEFORE PUTTING DISH THROUGH MACHINE. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD TAGGED INCLUDING 10 POUNDS HAM, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1 POUND BREAD, & 1/4 POUND CHEESE. COOLER ALREADY TAGGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH PET DOG INSIDE FACILITY. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PREMISES OF ANY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.