SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PEACE OF MINE DESSERT AND SPECIALTY SHOP.

BEAT. 23/100

408 W 71ST ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 28, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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 MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 29
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 2
2022
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALChemical Safety
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 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
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 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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 TIMES AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MAY 11
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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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