CAFE MIMOZA

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385913 ON 8/11/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN SOUP, SALSA, FRIED BEANS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy in place at this time. Instructed management to establish employee health policy and have all active employees sign. 90 day grace period.Priority Foundation 7-38-010,No Citation issued at this time.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed no backflow prevention device installed on service sink in rear near restrooms. Instructed to install and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed unused equipment in basement including pizza oven connected to gas line, large mixer, mini fridge, full size refrigerator, coffee equipment, and various other items. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, clean, and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed incomplete food handler certificates on premises. Instructed to maintain physical copies of all food handler certificates on premises for all employees at all times.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed to keep and maintain allergen training on premises.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy in place at this time. Instructed management to establish employee health policy and have all active employees sign. 90 day grace period.Priority Foundation 7-38-010,No Citation issued at this time.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomitting and diarrheal clean-up kit on site at this time. Instructed to provide kit including gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. 90 day grace period.Priority foundation 7-38-005, No citation issued at this time.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Observed black and pink, slimy, mold-like substances inside ice machine. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed management to remove all ice,clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority Foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Refrigerator across from grill is not maintaining proper temperature. Ambient air measured 45.9. This equipment is tagged held for inspection. Must not use until the cdph office notified for tag removal. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain proper temperature of 41 f or colder at all times. No TCS foods inside cooler and facility has other working cooler and is not open and operating.Priority Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued at this time.(cos)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed deep grooves in cutting board. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain a smooth cutting surface.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed excessive build up of gum and debris underneath top of bar on customer dining side. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed the 3 compartment sink in bar area drains slowly with water going from center compartment to right compartment before completely draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed no backflow prevention device installed on service sink in rear near restrooms. Instructed to install and maintain.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Observed uncovered trash receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in women's room.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed build-up of grease and dirt on wall behind 3 compartment sink and oven in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cobwebs and a hold in the corner formed by wall that separates bar from kitchen and standing freezer. Instructed to detail clean, repair, and maintain in good condition.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed build up of black grease and dirt on hood over oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed unused equipment in basement including pizza oven connected to gas line, large mixer, mini fridge, full size refrigerator, coffee equipment, and various other items. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, clean, and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed incomplete food handler certificates on premises. Instructed to maintain physical copies of all food handler certificates on premises for all employees at all times.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed to keep and maintain allergen training on premises.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found grocery bag being used to store frozen food. Instructed to replace with food grade storage bag.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Heavy dust and spider webs accumulated on the back of the liquor shelve in the basement. Must clean, remove dust and spider webs and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leak on the hot handle of the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak.