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January 10, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings20
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR/WAITING AREA AND IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS DATED 1/9/22 INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 30LBS. RICE AT 46.4F,35LBS. BEANS AT 44.6F-53.2F,5 LBS. MENUDO AT 53.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.70LBS. $172.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND POP AREA,MOP SINK AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR SINK.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/10/22.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI=USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE POTS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE. • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA. • OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 22, 2021: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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