MORA MIA - CAFE & SMOOTHIE BAR in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at MORA MIA - CAFE & SMOOTHIE BAR during a routine inspection conducted on 04/13/2023.

Located at 2436 S OAKLEY AVE in the Lakeview area, the establishment serves the local community. The Lakeview neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 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 involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 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. 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. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

The second violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Hand Drying Provision at the Handwashing Sink in the Rear Food Prep Area and Women's Toilet Room. 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 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw/undercooked Food - Comments: Found a Footnote on the Menu. Found No Written Disclosure or Disclosure By Asterisk for Eggs Served Undercooked on Men. Instr. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

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.