IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY in an inspection dated 04/17/2023.

The facility operates from 800 S WELLS ST in South Loop, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on the Premises While Tcs Foods (milk) Were Being Served. Instructed Management That a City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Must Be Present at All Times While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared or Served. Priority Foundation 7-38-012. Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The second violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Found No Hot Water at the Kitchen Handwashing Sink Located in Suite 90 (the School). the Sink Is Broken and Unable to Provide Hot Water. Must Provide Hot Water with a Minimum Temperature of 100 F and Maximum of 120 F. Priority Violation 7-38-030(c). 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. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The fourth violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Found the 1-compartment Sink in the Suite 90 Kitchen (the School) with Low Water Pressure. Must Repair and Maintain.. 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 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 04/17/2023 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.