SISSY'S SANDWICH.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER AND SCOOPS FOR HOT RICE AND DRY STORAGE RICE STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPERATURE CONTAINER OR ON CLEAN SURFACE AND STORE ALL SCOOPS USED FOR FOOD ITEMS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM.

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN OT IN USE.

OBSERVED SPICE CONTAINERS ON SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FURNACE/HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2592537 DATED:04/11/2024 #44--Observed single service items and utensils to not be inverted at the front prep line station, and observed equipment and bowls to not be inverted at the equipment storage rack at rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert items to protect against contamination. #55--Observed unused equipment stored on shelves in the rear equipment storage rack in rear prep area as well as unnecessary wood, bins, and beams along the exterior rear wall of the facility. Instructed manager to remove all unused and unnecessary items from premises and to clean and maintain area to eliminate potential pest harborage. #55--Observed rice and food residue build up on the floor below the chest freezer in rear prep area and along the walls behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food residue build up. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/10/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Observed line cook employee at the front grilling area to place raw chicken onto the grill, wipes soiled hands onto wiping cloth, then did not wash hands, and proceeded to change tasks as well as prepare food. Instructed to wash hands whenever changing tasks or gloves or every possible contamination, and instructed manager to re share information with all staff. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

Observed line cook employee at the front grilling area handling ready to eat (RTE) foods (bread, toast, and bagels) without the use of gloves at the front grilling area. Instructed management that all RTE foods cannot be handled with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010. Consolidated with the above citation.

Observed a gap larger than 1/4 inch at the rear exit door to alley. Instructed manager to repair and rodent proof the rear exit door.

Scoop used in rice storage bin in rear prep area was found to be stored submerged in the contents of storage bin. Scoop was removed, and instructed manager to properly store all utensils between use.

Observed single service items and utensils to not be inverted at the front prep line station, and observed equipment and bowls to not be inverted at the equipment storage rack at rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert items to protect against contamination.

Observed no sink used for food preparation present in the smoothie, coffee and beverage service area located at the front cash register area. Instructed manager that a food preparation sink for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste must be available in this service area.

Observed unused equipment stored on shelves in the rear equipment storage rack in rear prep area as well as unnecessary wood, bins, and beams along the exterior rear wall of the facility. Instructed manager to remove all unused and unnecessary items from premises and to clean and maintain area to eliminate potential pest harborage.

Observed rice and food residue build up on the floor below the chest freezer in rear prep area and along the walls behind 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food residue build up.

Observed lights over the prep tables in rear preparation room to be missing a cover. Instructed manager to provide appropriate protective shielding.

Observed 2 overhead lights in the front grill area to not be functional at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair or replace lights to provide appropriate light intensity in grilling area.