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July 24, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WHICH HAD A HOT PANINI GRILL AND HOT HOLDING GRILL ON THE TABLE BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE PREP TABLE, AND THE SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
code 40
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING AND PURSES ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 14, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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