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Amstar

November 3, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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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 EXPOSED HAND SINK, NEXT TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INACCESSIBLE, WITH 6 INCH PAN, IN SINK BOWL. ALSO OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PAN TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE, AS WELL AS ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO ENSURE PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
code 12Priority
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: DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDIES ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE. MAINTAIN ALL TIMES.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD, LOCATED ON TOP OF CONTINENTAL 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND OVER REPLACE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED SHELVING, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, IN COOK LINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TOP SURFACE OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH SCALE DEPOSITS, AS WELL DRIED RUST STAIN DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BY PREP TABLE IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL, DEEP FRYERS AND PRESSURE COOKER WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED 4IN BY 4IN HOLE, IN CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND UNFINISHED CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT AND OR SEAL SURFACE TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED STOCK ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STOCK ROOM, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND BOXES OF RETAIL PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE INVENTORY 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 41

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.