Abe's And Tommie's Carryout

August 14, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP & NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 63.8F AND WALK IN FREEZER AT 35.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE TO STORE FOOD IN AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT CORNED BEEF 51.8F-62.2F & ITALIAN BEEF 60.1-62.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. APPX.25LBS.$170.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIICES.OBSERVED A MAN PLACED HIS HANDS IN A LARGE BUCKET OF SOILED DIRTY WATER AND WASHED HIS HANDS AND STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD AND A WOMAN RINSE HER HANDS AT THE HAND SINK AND HANDLE HAMBURGER BUNS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING THERE HANDS.INSTRUCTED & DEMONSTRATED PROPER HAND WASHING TO EMPLOYEES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN POISON IN TRAYS ALONG WALLBASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN AT THIS TIME.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.ALSO 5-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS & SCREEN DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.REMOVE POISON.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 19, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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