HONEST FOODS CATERING

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OLD YOGURT CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER USED TO STORE SAUCES AND DIPS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BOXES OF EXPOSED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS SUCH AS KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPOONS OUT OF PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED TO COVER BOX OR KEEP SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IN ORIGINAL PROTECTIVE PACKAGE IN BOXES TO PROTECT SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR NON FOOD STORAGE ON SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND FIRST FLOOR NEAR WINDOW FOR POP STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOT BEVERAGE CONTAINER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE WITH COBWEBS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINES SO THAT THEY CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN CEILING WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR WINDOW WHERE MIXER IS STORED ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILL IN BASEMENT NEAR MIXER ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOWSILL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HOT BEVERAGE CONTAINER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2562431 DATED 08/19/2022. VIOLATION #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN STEAKS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING IN THESE AREAS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285293 ON 4/17/19: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER 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. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS (TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ) FOODS AROUND 5 LBS WALNUT CREAM CHEESE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OBSERVED TO BE 45.5 F PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE, AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA.ALSO MUST CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ON ICE MACHINE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED COVE BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS PREPARING TOOLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENT OVER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE ENTRANCE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR AND AROUND THE WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS BY STAIRS NOT PAINTED. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS. MUST RELOCATE. FOUND CLOTHES SWEATER STORED ON FOOD RACK. MUST RELOCATE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.MANAGER ON DUTY DOESN'T HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PREMISES IS HANDLING /STORING FOOD..AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN(BOTTOM AREA)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: DEEP FRYER,INSIDE THE OVENS,HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ALSO AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN