CHUCK 'E' CHEESE

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BROWN AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPNG DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IN BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2571381 ON 02/16/23. VIOLATION #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE REINSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE OPEN PAPER PLATES AND DISPOSABLE TABLEWARES ON DISPLAY IN THE DINING ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH EXTREMELY LONG, UNRESTRAINED PONYTAIL. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STAGE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FOOD DEBRIS CATCH BASIN OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASIN OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE WASTE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS NOTED WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD WASTE AND GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND, REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN CORRAL WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS NOTED ON TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE PROVIDE EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 14 EACH BOILED EGGS(UNSHELLED) AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47.4F; ALSO FOUND 1 POUND OF POTATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 45.7F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT THE COLD SELF SERVE UNIT. COLD TEMPERATURES MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS OR FOR ANYOTHER PURPOSE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE WATER SPRAYER SINK IN DISHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERON ON-SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE UP TO DATE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11-OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN), SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO EXCESS BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE OF UNUSED SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FLOUR BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND STORE ITMES ON SHELVES. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE AND AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP HANGED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOPS FOR PROPER STORAGE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-14-2019,REPORT #2261977 #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED