WINGSTOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.