GREEN TOMATO CAFE

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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH MULTIUSE UTENSILS AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZER IS READING 134.0F.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180.0F OR ABOVE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2.5LBS.CORN SALSA 48.2F-48.9F,1-DOZEN BOILED EGGS 56.5F,3LBS. PINEAPPLE COLESLAW 47.6F,49.5F,50.0F,51.3F,4-OZ GREEN LEAFY SPINACH 54.7F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 49.5F-51.6F,3LBS. JERK CHICKEN 54.5F,3LBS. HUMMUS 49.1F,3LBS. GRILLED CHICKEN 53.6F,4.5LBS. TUNA 49.1F,50.1F,50.7F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.25.4LBS.$200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND PATIO DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVEN AND GRILL TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, FLOORS AT THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING GREASE IN CORNERS AND ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT COFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND SALAD STATION REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.3 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN 47.2, SLICED TURKEY 47.8, 46.3, CUT TOMATOES 48.1, ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE 10LBS, $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THERE ARE NO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PERSON AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPING, HOLDING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVEN AND GRILL TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, FLOORS AT THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING GREASE IN CORNERS AND ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT COFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,EGGS,STEAK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566588 DATE 08-21-2015(45)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET,INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE GRILL AT PREP AREA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON A TRAY IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. OBSERVED RAISINS FOR SALE IN SMALL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEATIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE CORNER AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SOAP STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SMALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES AND GAPS ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND PROVIDE WALL COVING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 50) SCATTERED IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. HOLES/GAPS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE SEATING AREA PERIMETER AND UNDER THE COOLERS. TWO RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND, ONE UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE WAY SEATING AREA AND ONE IN THE RESTAURANT REAR SEATING AREA NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, SEAL UP ANY POSSIBLE RODENT OPENINGS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KITCHEN UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE ARE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, KEEP THE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH A WIPING CLOTH INSIDE AND WIPE SURFACES AND UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND LET THEM AIR DRY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE COOLERS AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES, WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS AND INSPECT FOR DEFECTS IN THE BASE BOARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME CONDENSATION ON THE CONDENSER SURFACE AREA, A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER DOOR IS ALLOWING MOIST AIR TO BE DRAWN IN, REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR GASKET AND WIPE DOWN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINS WITH A DRAIN BRUSH.