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Al's Beef
July 21, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: BEEF @ 48.5F, BLUE CHEESE @ 51.4F. COOKED POTATOES AT 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO-EAT BEEF AND BEEF GRAVY HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATES OR WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY FROM MONDAY 7/19. NO PROPER DATE LABELS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF AT 48.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES AND HANGING ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WORKING WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 27, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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