Specialty'S Cafe & Bakery

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR SAFETY FOODS ( QUICHES, TOMATOES, DAIRY CREAMER, SOUPS,EGG SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FO...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN IN USE REAR PREP (CATERING/DISH WASHING ) AREA WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 200F. NOTED COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AND HOT WATER WAS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING THROUGH MANUAL FAUCET. ...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT COFFEE PREP, STORAGE ROOM, WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP NEXT TO MANAGER'S OFFICE, GREASE AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP ARES, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN WORKTOP REACH IN COOLER: 50.1F, 1.5LBS OF PASTRAMI, AT A VALUE OF $15 50.1F, 2LBS OF ROAST BEEF, AT A VALUE OF $15 51.1F, 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 49.1F,...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON ALL CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DARK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED POOLED WATER IN UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found large gaps between tiles, with heavy food debris in the following areas of kitchen: near dish area, near office, and in catering area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must regrout these areas to make smooth and easily cleanable. Found heavy deb...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed over 100 small, black flies throughout kitchen, front customer area, in rear hallway, in rear hand sinks and utility sink. Small black flies found on ceilings in the following areas: catering area, near office, and above 3 compartment sink; ...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1950949, dated 8/22/16. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #34 FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND GREASE TRAP OF DEBRIS AND GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. #35 DUSTY C...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found large gaps between tiles, with heavy food debris in the following areas of kitchen: near dish area, near office, and in catering area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must regrout these areas to make smooth and easily cleanable. Found heavy d...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT PREP STATION.APPROX 15LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES,AND LEAFY GREENS AT 49.2F,61.8F,AND 5-LBS OF SPINACH AT 62.1F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. F...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND GREASE TRAP OF DEBRIS AND GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY CEILING IN PREP AREA,UNDER HOOD OVER TOASTER OVENS AND IN CEILING BY WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO SOME OF THE PIPE COVERING ON THE CEILING PIPE EXPOSED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR COVERING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN CEILING OF CATERING PREP.MUST INSTALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO ANOTHER MANAGER PREPING COOKIE DOUGH WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST WEARING AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

A SOILED MOP HEAD IS BEING STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND WHERE NEEDED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199441 ON 8-7-14 NOT CORRECTED. (30)ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND FOOD ITEM. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED O...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND FOOD ITEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA. WIPE DOWN COUNTER AT COFFEE PREP STATION (CDI).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT SIDE AND BEHIND LARGE BAKING OVEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE LARGE BAKING OVEN. CLEAN WALL AT SIDE OF LARGE BAKING OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST IN WALK-IN COOLER.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED THAT WERE WRITTEN ON REPORT #1184472 DATED JULY 25, 2012: 33/1 MUST RESAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT SANDWICH PREP AREA. 34/1 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AND AT CORNERS NEXT...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE STATION AND IN INTELLIGENTSIA AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE (BY UNISEX TOILET ROOM) AND IN INTELLIGENTSIA UNDER SINKS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE CATERING PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAKS UNDER THE SANITIZING AND WASH COMPARTMENTS ON THE 4 COMP. SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST RESAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT SANDWICH PREP AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AND AT CORNERS NEXT TO THE SOUP MAKING STATION TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COVER OR FILL IN OPEN SPACES IN THE DELI PREP COOLER TOPS TO MAXIMIZE COLD AIRFLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE CAN OPENER HAS SOME METAL BUILDUP, CLEAN OFF METAL BUILDUP AND REPLACE THE BLADE AND GEAR SET TO REDUCE POSSIBLE...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE OVENS HAVE SOME DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, AND THE KITCHEN HAS EXCESS WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPA...