Atlas Cafe, Inc.

June 7, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50.0F TO 52.4F DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005a CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS CHECKED DAILY AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW.CDI MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN ARRIVE ON FACILITY WHILE STILL HERE.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS KEPT IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER (EGGS,RICE,BEANS WITH CORN SALAD,FLAN(CUSTARD PUDDING)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.6F TO 91.6F. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005a CRITICAL INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOODS WHICH HAVE BEEN STORED IN THE COOLER FOR OVER 2-3DAYS,AND TO MAINTAIN SUCH FOODS AT PROPER TEMPS.OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.ABOUT 15PDS. OF ABOVE FOODS WERE DISCARDED AT TOTAL COST $75.00.
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 15-25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM FLOORS,AND AT CORNER FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT . REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 2 1/2" - 3 1/2" GAP EXITS ON SAID DOOR.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-14-10.
code 18
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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENYIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE,STEAK,ETC.WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO PUBLIC,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE IS DISPLAYED ON FACILITY,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERT. FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE ABOVE FOODS ARE PREP OR SERVED AT ALL TIMES.
code 21
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 contai MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES.
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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON PREP COOLER SIDE.
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. CLEAN MOP SINK,EXPOSE SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OVEN & DEEP FRYER NEEDS CLEANING, ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEAING INSTRUCTED TO 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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CONTER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SEAL UP OPENING ON FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT.
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. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALL BY HOOD
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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON BOTH EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREPS,AND LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK FAUCET.
code 38
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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT
code 41

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