Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity
2024-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE ONLY EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARIN/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. MAKING SMOOTHIES, SANDWICHES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2023-07-11 Pass License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE WOODEN PLATFORM THAT THE FREEZER CHEST IS STORED ON IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE AREA WITH BLACK RESIDUE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2023-06-29 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY JUICING LEMONS FOR LEMONADE AND PACKGAING LEMONADE ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED JUICED LEMONADE FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE. OBSERVED NO WARNING LABEL OR HACCP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HACCP OR WARNING LABEL FOR PREPACKAGED JUICES. ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE WOODEN PLATFORM THAT THE FREEZER CHEST IS STORED ON IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE AREA WITH BLACK RESIDUE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2022-05-02 Fail License CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERT'S WITH LABELS FROM "ROSE BERRY'S" AND MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A INVOICE PROVIDING THE BUSINESS ADDRESS AND SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE OFFICIAL INVOICE FOR FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-00...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES ON SITE IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPACKAGED AND REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
3-502.11 OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED JUICES (MADE AT THE FACILITY) ON SITE WITHOUT A PROPER/APPROVED VARIANCE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT CDPH TO APPLY FOR A JUICING VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND DESSERTS FOR SALE IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGENS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT THE TOP BY THE AIR CONDITIONER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 LIVE ANTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 LIVE ANTS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECO...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 89F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIM...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.13 OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY CONVEY SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE WALL SURFACE TIGHT FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2021-05-11 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PREMISES HAS NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. ALSO MUST HAVE TEST STRIPS FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER(MOP WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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