America's Dog

June 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TWO DOOR LINE FREEZER NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. NO FOODS. FREEZER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES AND NO DOCUMENTATION OF REGISTRATION FOR RE-CERTIFICATION.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-29-10 #154438 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. #35-WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, IN POOR REPAIR. AT CORNERS OF ENTRANCE TO TO PREP, AT WALK-IN COOLER, AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. #41-MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN REAR FOOD PREP.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC BREAD CRATE USED AS SHELVING FOR DIRTY GREASE BUCKETS FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR BASEBOARDS TORN IN POOR REPAIR AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER DIRTY,GREASY BREAD PALLET.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR, OFFICE AREA, MOP SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP WHERE THE FOOD SLICER, PREP TABLE, KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARD AND HOT HOLDING UNIT ARE LOCATED OR, REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT OR, DESIGNATE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THAT AREA AS A HAND WASHING ONLY SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE DIRTY BUCKETS AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR PATIO STORAGE USED FOR PATIO FURNITURE.
code 41
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED BEHIND DOOR ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE FOODS ARE BEING TRANSPORTED AND RETRIEVED FROM WALK-IN COOLERS. SIGN ON CLOSED DOOR ENTRANCE STATES "EMPLOYEES ONLY".
code 44

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Compared with Pass on July 29, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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