WHALE FISH & CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SLIDING-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WHILE COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO TAFFY GRAPES AND PUDDING CUPS STORED IN SLIDING-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE TO CONSUMERS MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD LABELS. LISTED FOOD ITEMS ARE FROM LICENSED FOOD MANUFACUTRER: THE CAKE FACTORY AT 13651 KENTON AVE, CRESTWOOD, IL 60418. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS FOR DIRECT SALE TO CONSUMERS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY WITHHELD UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS FROM SALE UNTIL ADEQUATE LABELS ARE RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT ABOVE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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 APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME ON ALL SIDES OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS FROM PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PAPER CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE UTENSIL AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PAPER CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE UTENSIL AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.