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Michael's On Main Cafe

May 2, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: on a rolling cart in the prep area 5lbs of chicken at 53.1f, 1lb of pasta salad at 50.2f, 0.5lbs of a kale and cheese salad, and 1lb of a broccoli and cheese salad at 52.0f; at the customer self service area: 3lbs of hard boiled eggs at 46.6f and 1.5lbs of cottage cheese at 45.0f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at $60. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 3Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
    Inspector note: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed an employee crack eggs into a bowl with gloves on, then wipe the counter with a used sanitizing rag, then proceed to handle deli meat and breads all without washing hands and changing gloves. Also observed an employee handle cash/credit cards then go into the prep area and handle bacon, touch a knife and cutting board, eat at said prep area, and wipe the counter with a used sanitizing rag, and place gloves on without washing hands first- all without washing hands. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wash hands frequently and at every possible point of contamination. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
    code 6Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: Found no valid city of chicago certified food manager certificate on site. Instructed facility that a valid city of chicago certified food manager must be on site, with original certificate posted in plain view of customers, at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
    code 21
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: Observed bulk food containers unlabeled. Instructed to label and maintain. Observed packaged food for customer self service not labeled. Instructed facility to label with name, date, production location, and ingredients and to maintain.
    code 30
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Observed utensils for customer self service stored incorrectly. Instructed to maintain with handle side sticking out to help prevent contamination.
    code 31
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine that is used for ice/food consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases, in corners, under equipment, and near the mop sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed the wall near the mop sink to be damaged at the corner. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the wall behind the steam table at the front prep area to have slight peeling paint. Instructed to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
    code 35
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Observed sanitizing rags stored on counters. Instructed facility to store in sanitizer or in the appropriate clean or dirty location.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 6, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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