HALSTED STREET DELI & BAGEL

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LID ON PREP COOLER IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HANDLES ON WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET ROOM ARE HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT OVER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON HOT FOOD LINE. CHICKEN, 60F, AND MEATBALLS, 110F. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 134F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 (CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21; 3-501.16(A:1)) CHICKEN 1LB $16 SLICED/DICED TOMATOES 1.5LBS $2 EGG WHITES .5LBS $4 EGGS 1LBS $4 TOMATO SOUP 1.5LBS $6

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE, COOLER WAS AT 60F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. FOOD WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND REPAIRED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD ALONG MAIN PREP LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR ENTRANCE TO REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING DOWN METHOD FOR GRILLED CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN STACKED HIGH IN A COVERED DEEP CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO COOL FOODS IN A SHALLOW PAN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HOT DOGS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND ALL RELATED CLEAN UP MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTA SALAD, COOKIES, ETC) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE IN AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED "TO-GO" ITEMS OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AS MANDATED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND ALL RELATED CLEAN UP MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE PREP TOP COOLER (UNIT CLOSEST TO STEAM TABLE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED: TUNA, 52 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 53-54 DEGREES F; DELI MEAT, 52 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 49 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 49-50 DEGREES F; BEEF, 50 DEGREES F; HOT DOGS, 47 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 51 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED PREP TOP COOLER (UNIT NEXT TO STEAM TABLE) HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES F, WHILE TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTA SALAD, COOKIES, ETC) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE IN AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED "TO-GO" ITEMS OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AS MANDATED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops throughout front and rear prep areas. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean sanitizer solution when not in use.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature in reach in coolers in the front prep area. Found ambient air temperature to be @ 54.1F, and 61.19F in the two coolers. Must keep all refrigeration at 40F or less at all times. All potentially hazardous foods discarded from 2 reach in prep coolers. Instructed must not use equipment until it has been repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 2 reach in coolers in the front prep area. Found assorted cooked chicken @ 53.4F-62.1F; deli meats such as ham, turkey, and roast beef @ 51.8F-57.6F; egg salad @ 57.9F; chicken salad @ 62.4F; diced tomatoes @ 65.5F; assorted cheeses such as shredded cheddar, american slices, and feta @ 50.0F-64.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. 7-38-005(a).

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed food handler in front prep area (prepping sandwiches) without proper hair restraint. All food handlers must wear a proper hair restraint (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops throughout front and rear prep areas. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a clean sanitizer solution when not in use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SANDWICH PREP COOLER UPPER DOOR PLASTIC INTERIOR DAMAGED/PEELING ALSO SAID DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR GASKET AND TOP OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SANDWICH COOLER DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILINGT TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO SELF SERVICE SODA COOLER (3RD COOLER TO THE RIGHT SIDE) MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SELF SERVICE COOLER.