YELLOW ROSE CAFE INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SAUSAGE PATTIES FOUND AT 53.4F, APPROXIMATELY 12 CARTONS OF SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 44.2F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 45.9F, APPROXIMATELY 10 BOTTLES OF MILK WITH HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT 46.9F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.1F, HALF & HALF FOUND AT 47.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 PACKAGES OF SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, STEAK, EGGS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXAMPLES ON HOW TO CORRECTLY WRITE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.5F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 1/7/2021. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE COMPLETED IN 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES ON PREMISES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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.