WOLFY'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8 F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HOT DOG AT 46.6 F, CHEESE 51.5 F, SOUR CREAM 48.5 F, CHICKEN 50.4 F, TAMALES 50.9 F, EGGS 48.9 F, MILK 48.9 F, AND ROASTED BEEF 48.F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 380 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $765.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD: CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED VARIOUS DRY FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RICE, OREO, SALT, NUTS, AND SUGAR, STORED IN FRONT SHELVING UNIT. MUST LABEL All

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS BEING STORED INSIDE RICE BIN, OREO CONTAINER, AND SUGAR CONTAINER AND ALSO CUPS USED AS SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SPLASH GUARD ATTACHED TO SODA DISPENSER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TO NON-ABSORBABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND SODA NOZZLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO AN EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO AN EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.