Two Blue Foods Inc

October 28, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings4

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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 WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HOT HELD. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED OR SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK OR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DRINK STATION AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HOT HELD (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.
    code 16
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C). • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    code 38
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    code 48
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 61F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 100F) AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
    code 51
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD OR WASHING DISHES MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 7, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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