Essence Med Spa & Wellness Center Cafe

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WARM OR TEMPERED WATER IS DEFINED AT 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE). (CDI - MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 104.1F) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.--------PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, SHAKES,FRESH JUICES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE JUICER BY THE 3COMP SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. PREMISES PREPARES COFFEE DRINKS AND JUICE SMOOTHIES.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed rat droppings(25 ) in rear storage area in furnace room, behind furnace and hot water heater area in SPA area. Citation Issued#H000072730, with a court date of 10/06/2011, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, racks not clean need cleaning.Bottom storage shelving in front counter areas need cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under storage shelving, rear storage rooms, furnace room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind ice machine, under heavy equipment, need detailed cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, stained, and missing ceiling tiles in storage room, and bathrooms, shall be replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in rear storage areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stred six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Several opening noted on ceiling furnace room and side entry door. Instructed to seal opening on side of door and seal holes around pipes in furnace room.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drain line from espresso machine and ice machine not properly installed. Instructed to install with drain line having air gap from floor drain.