CHICAGO, IL - GORDITAS COLOTLAN NINAS & CHRIS CHRIS LLC received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.
Situated at 2462 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, the establishment is part of Little Village's active food service sector. The Little Village area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 6-301.14: Found No Hand Washing Signage at Handwashing Sink Located in Food Prep Area/ Dish Washing Area. Handwashing Signage Must Be Posted at All Handwashing Sinks at All Times. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The second violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 6-301.11: Observed No Handwashing Cleanser at the Handwashing Sink in the Prep Area/dish Room. All Handwashing Sinks Must Be Equipped with Hand-cleaning Liquid at All Times. Instructed Manager to Provide. Priority Foundation Violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The third violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 6-301.12: Observed No Hand Drying Provision at Handwashing Sinks Located in the Dish Room/ Prep Area. All Handwashing Sinks Must Be Equipped with a Hand Drying Provision at All Times. Instructed Manager to Provide.corrected on Site. Priority Foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation Consolidated with Above Violation. - Cos. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The fourth violation related to temperature control. Inspectors documented: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures - Co. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER GRAB A TORTA SANDWICH BUN OFF OF THE GRILL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO PREPARE A TORTA SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A) OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) HELD IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.; IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.; GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT UTILIZING PROPER GLOVES USE TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.; SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE LOCATED ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNAUTHORIZED/UNLICENSED FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACKS. ALSO NOTED WERE RAT DROPPINGS ALONG ALL THE WALLS IN THE ROOM WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED. THE OPERATOR MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(B)OBSERVED 8 POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 2 ON THE STOVE TOP IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO FIT THE LARGEST POT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 FOUND NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AND DEVICES SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 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. THE MANAGER ARRIVES AT 4:00 PM; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNAUTHORIZED/UNLICENSED FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-501.14 FOUND CHICKEN IMPROPERLY COOLING WITHOUT LABELING STORED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELF AT 92F. FOUND NO COOLING RECORDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TCS FOOD MUST BE CHILLED FROM 135F - 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND CHILLED FROM 135F - 41F WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 150 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACKS. ALSO NOTED WERE RAT DROPPINGS ALONG ALL THE WALLS IN THE ROOM WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED. THE OPERATOR MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(B)OBSERVED 8 POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 2 ON THE STOVE TOP IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO FIT THE LARGEST POT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.1 FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 FOUND NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GAS STOVE AND FRYER ARE LOCATED. VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AND DEVICES SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA/DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. - COS; PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1)FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD REFRIED BEANS AT 103F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN AND BEEF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 68.2F. LOCATED IN PREP COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF FOOD AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 FOUND THE PREP COOLER AT 55F AT THE INSPECTION TIME. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TCS FOOD AND NO LONGER USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINED A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS AND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS..
The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
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