EXPLORER CAFE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; UTENSILS UTILIZED FOR FACILITY NOT STORED INVERTED. MUST STORED INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN EXPLORER REAR PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(SLOW DRAINING) (1 OF 2) TWO COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK,RIGHT BASIN)OF EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). THE SENSOR NON WORKING, WATER IS NOT ACTIVATED FOR 20 SECONDS (NO WATER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN WOMEN RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD (EQUIPMENT) REQUIREMENTS; TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED STANDING(ODOR DIRTY) STALE WATER INSIDE SINK DUE TO CLOGGED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FACILITY NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, OBSERVED 116 POUNDS(14 GALLONS) OF READY TO EAT COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN CHICK PEA SOUP STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 46.3-49.6 DEGREES F WITH PREPARATION DATED 5/29/19. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF COLD STORAGE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 116LBS $300

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, FLAX SEEDS AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN EXPLORER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 30 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN BASEMENT WARE WASHING AREA, 9 IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVERS FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENT OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT; SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXTREMELY LONG HAIR NOT RESTRAINED (NO HAIR NET/ HAT). FACILITY MUST UTILIZE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT; NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR PROPERLY STORED FOR AIR DRYING. FACILITY MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STORAGE REQUIREMENTS; UTENSILS UTILIZED FOR FACILITY NOT STORED INVERTED. MUST STORED INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN EXPLORER REAR PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACK, IN CORNERS, ETC. MUST DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FACILITY PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR(SLOW DRAINING) (1 OF 2) TWO COMPARTMENT SINK OF EXPLORER PREP KITCHEN AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS UTILIZED IN FACILITY STORED DOWN ON FLOOR IN CORNER FOR DRYING IN WARE WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT (UTILITY SINKS). CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UP FOR DRYING AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed approximately 40 live, small, black flies on walls, and in area around floor drain under 2 compartment sink (next to ice machine) in kitchen. Found approximately 5 live, small, black flies near utility sink. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no City of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must post official copy of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, soups, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Observed most recent inspection summary report not posted from inspection report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Facility has inspection summary report from 11/1/16 posted. Instructed must post most recent inspection summary report at all times, in plain view of customers. Operator corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: # 32 FOUND FOIL ON THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME. #33 FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #34 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. #35 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 61.1F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WAS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. 4-5LBS OF HOT DOGS (50.7F-51.4F) AND 15LBS OF BEEF PATTIES (50.2F-50.5F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOIL ON THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH LONG HAIR NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cardboard used as a liner for cooler and freezer drawers, instructed to remove and use a non-absorbent material.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: prep coolers not clean at lower shelf, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: standing water and organic matter found at the bottom shelf of drawer cooler at main kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Shelves not clean in prep area, found dust and debris. instructed to clean and maintain.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.