Alley Dogs

March 10, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR AREA NEAR BARS. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES--APPROXIMATELY 10 BEHIND THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER ALONG THE EAST WALL,APPROXIMATELY 15 ON INTERIORS OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS, APPROXIMATELY 15 INTERIORS OF LOWER CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA,APPROXIMATELY 5-10 ON FLOORS IN CLUTTERED BAR AREAS,APPROXIMATELY 15 ON FLOOR/SHELVINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.ALSO,SEVERAL DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY--THAT IS FRONT DOORS,AND EXIT DOOR AT THE BAR STORAGE AREA/ICE MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NACHOSW/CHEESE,BEEF,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER COMING UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SINK,SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: TORN DOOR GASKET AT KITCHEN 1 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NO ICE BIN COVERS AT ICE BINS BEHIND BARS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NONTOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR KITCHEN CABINETS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,STOVE/OVEN,INTERIOR CONVEYOR PIZZA OVENS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(AT BARS),INTERIOR CABINETS(BAR AREAS),ETC.,AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 1 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER ALSO,SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED IN KITCHEN AREASS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT (2) BARS ON THE PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSETS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FROM APPROVED TRAINING.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 25, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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