RIVERS / RITTERGUT / FIRST CAFE

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. THE EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AND PROVIDED GLOVES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE TWO BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT RIGHT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRESH MARKET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN FAST MARKET KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT RIGHT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 91F - 89F LOCATED AT MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE SOLUTION AT 137F . MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (FRONT BAR) AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE(DISHWASHING AREA) TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SAID DISHMACHINES UNTIL CDPH COMES OUT TO INSPECT AND THEY ARE WORKING ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND 36 GALLONS OF TOMATO SOUP IN THREE SEPERATE WALK IN COOLERS WITH A 11/4 PREPARED DATE. MUST DISCARD FOOD ITEMS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND TUNA SERVED UNDERCOOKED ON MENNU. FOUND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOT NOTE STATING THAT MENU ITEMS ARE "SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 8-10 SMALL FLIES IN CORNER UNDER FRONT BAR NEXT TO 1 COMP SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM BURNOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, POKE FISH, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD MEASURING. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING SINGLE USE GLASS WINE BOTTLE FOR REUSE OF SERVING WATER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY USE UTILIZE MULTI USE ARTICLES OR BOTTLES FOR REUSE OF SERVING WATER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS) IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE TOUCH POINT AREA AND INSIDE UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP, BAR AND DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPACKAGED FOODS,( COOKIES, GRANOLA PARFAITS, ETC) IN THE GRAB AND GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER , ( 60.0F),AT SPRAYER USED TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE 1ST COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER/ REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPACKAGED FOODS,( COOKIES, GRANOLA PARFAITS, ETC) IN THE GRAB AND GO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed pots improperly stored on top shelves in kitchen area. Must invert all top shelf storage of utensils to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive ice accumulation on top portion of prep reach in cooler in kitchen behind express area. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed broken handle of left side of 2 door cooler in express area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed broken sliding door to display cooler in Rittergut front prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed cracked wall tiles on corner near elevator on main floor, and on lower portion of wall in express front prep area (in the corner by the door). Must repair and maintain. Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling above drying rack near door to dish room. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed to go prep kitchen (behind express counter) without an easily accessible hand sink. Must install easily accessible hand sink in this area. Must maintain same.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen and prep areas. Must store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use. Must provide and maintain same.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING SALADS AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHOPPED GREENS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTEAD USE SPOONS, TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS BETWEEN USES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESIBLE. OBSERVED UTENSIL IN THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RACKS OF GLASSWARE IN FRONT OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND SINKS AND TO MAKE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED FORKS BEING STORED UPRIGHT LOCATE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FORKS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST/CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH ACCUMULATED BROWN DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTSIDE BAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT EXPRESS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS 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 REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,(RITTERGUT.MUST REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AREAS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN PREP KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THROUGH-OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE NEAR THE DINING ROOM,AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK/DISH WASHING ROOM. ALSO THE PREP KITCHEN ARE IN FRONT OF THE STEAM JACKET KETTLE..MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER HOOD OF BRISTO PREP AREA. ALSO ALL FAN GUARDS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN