CHURCH'S CHICKEN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 30 lbs of raw chicken held at 49.3f in walk -in cooler. Instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $50

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Inadequate cooling equipment, found walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 53.1f, Instructed manager to keep all coolers at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZER DELIVERED BEFORE 10/04/24 CONTINUING INSPECTION AND AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND IS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: COLESLAW AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48 F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS, AND FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED TILE AND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BACK AREA CLOSE TO 3 CPOMPATMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, SEAL THE HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE AND FIX DAMAGED METAL WALL BASES IN BACK AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH TWO LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION AROUND AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,GREEN BEANS,COLE SLAW)MUT BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:38 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM,STANDING WATER IN MOP SINK AND LOBBY AND APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING AND FLYING AROUND WINDOWS IN LOBBY,PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER AND ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE PROPERLY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK IS STOPPED UP AND NOT DRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS OVER FRYER UNIT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.#56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.OBSERVED MALE CASHIER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDER WITHOUT FACE COVERING AND FEMALE COOK WITH MASK UNDERNEATHER HER CHIN WHILE PREPARING FOOD.EMPLOYEES PUT MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(COS)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE ON PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR BETWEEN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.