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XSPORT FITNESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

XSPORT FITNESS (AKA: XSPORT CAFE) 4677 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
November 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #75437
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2102702,DATED: 10/27/2017. 16-FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME,ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL:TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND HAVE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREMISES PREPARES,SERVES FRUIT SMOOTHIES,SHAKES TO CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FROZEN (BERRIES,MANGOS) CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER (PREP AREA) AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS/CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM(NEAR THE TANNING ROOMS) AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN (WOMENS TOILET ROOM) ALSO, REPAIR LOWER WALLS WITH BROKEN DRY WALL/HOLES SAME ROOM.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 HANDSINK(CENTER) NOT OPERATIONAL AND 1 HANDSINK LOW HOT WATER WATER(WOMENS TOILET ROOM).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING WITH HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 HANDSINK(CENTER) NOT OPERATIONAL AND 1 HANDSINK LOW HOT WATER WATER(WOMENS TOILET ROOM).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING WITH HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.

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