CHIYA CHAI CAFE

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE MOP SINK DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE DUST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ON DUTY.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SOMAS,CHICKEN,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:35 A.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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

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

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON CELL PHONE IN REAR PREP AREA ,THEN HE PUT IT DOWN AND THEN CONTINUED TO CUT ONIONS ON CUTTING BOARD.ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE HAD JUST CAME BACK IN TO FOOD PREP AREA AND PUT RAW CHICKEN INTO A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER,A MALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND WIPIED HIS FACE WITH HIS HANDS THEN TOUCHED COFFEE CUPS NEITHER ONE WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST COMPLETE DATE MARKINGS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE IN AREA.

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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND OVERHEAD SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING WOOD SURFACE UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WOOD SURFACE COUNTER TOP IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: on a cold, not operating flattop grill found 3lbs of cooked samosas at 75.1f, above an oven on a shelf found 2lbs of cooked chicken wings at 73.2f, in a steam table that was off and cold found 5lbs of cooked chicken masala at 86.1f and 10lbs of creamy masala sauce at 90.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at a total of $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the kitchen hand sink near the dish area to be blocked with a container of leafy greens. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible and clear at all times. Facility removed at time of inspection. Observed the basement exposed hand sink in the newly added prep area blocked by utensils and other items. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible and clear at all times. Facility removed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the basement prep/bottling area and above the front counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. Observed food not protected: found facility manually capping tea bottles for retail sale to customers in basement prep area without approval from CDPH. Instructed facility to cease manual capping, tagged capped bottles held for inspection by CDPH. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed no pest control log book on site. Instructed facility to maintain service from a licensed pest control company with a complete log book (service receipts, IDPH license, and a map or list of bait stations). Serious violation 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain. Observed the basement ceiling above the bottling area to be exposed and rough. Instructed to make smooth, easily cleanable, and protected above the prep area.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found observed rear entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on left side corner of door citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Found/observed no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(chicken curry, creamy masala chicken, cooked vegetables, etc..)at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.