CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOD (RIVS 199/7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLERS, HOT LINKS 63.6F-71.6F, POTATOES 55.2F-63F, RIB TIPS 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F-64.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS, AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECRICAL OUTLETS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING IN FRONT BRICK WALL IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBIRS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING AMBIENT AIR IN ANY COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER POSTED SIGNAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 25 BOXES OF RAW MEAT SITTING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WAS FILLED WITH 22 BOXES. SEVERAL PREP COOLERS(ONE 2 DOOR AND ONE 3 DOOR) ARE OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR ALL PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING AMBIENT AIR IN ANY COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF SERVICE REPORTS AND STATE LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO POSTED FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 32 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN MOP/ FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO VALID FOOD CERTIFICATE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC ON DUTY. FOODS BEING PREPARED, PORK RIBS 164.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF COOLER. APPROX (4) 5LB BAGS OF TURKEY LINKS AT 65.0F AND 5LB CONTAINER OF POTATOE SALAD AT 64.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 150.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GRILLS LOCATED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DIRTY. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PIT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PIT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: observed approx. 5-lbs of cooked pork links at 46.0f and 4-lbs of cooked chicken at 45.3f, 2-LBS OF BAKED BEANS AT 45.9F inside cooler at improper temperatures. instructed to maintain (TCS) foods at 41.0f or below. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMTER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 71 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ALONG FLOOR BY FRONT WINDOW AND LEDGE, BOTTOM PREP TABLE UNDER PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVEDBOTTOM STORAGE AREA OF TABLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES ALING WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN LOWER COVING IN HOT WATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,# 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FROM REPORT DATED 9-19-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-00367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; COOKED PORK 48.9F-55.6F, COOKED TURKEY LINKS 54.1-55.7F, POTATO SALAD 55.6F, COLESLAW 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREAS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELD-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. DO NOT OVERSTOCK COOLERS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.