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Chitiva Cafe/Epic Kitchens

November 8, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION AND WITHOUT AN VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING AND MUST POSSESS A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. DURING THE INSPECTION, ONLY COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE NEAR FOOD STORAGE TABLES/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AROUND OR UNDER THE SEWER PIPE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. • 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE TABLES BEING PLACED UNDER A UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HAIR NETS OR BASEBALL CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CIP EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH AS AN ICE CREAM MACHINE AND A LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALL CIP EQUIPMENT THAT IS ON SITE.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE WASTE WATER PIPE DRIPPING INTO A GARBAGE CAN LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL ITEMS AFFECTED AS WELL AS REPAIR THE WASTE WATER PIPE LEAK.
code 51
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
code 57

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