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Avalon Bar & Grill
July 27, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
- failed findings12
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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food received at unsafe tempscriticalOfficial wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep AreaInspector note: Upon arrival, when attempting to wash hands and verify hot water on site, found both kitchen exposed handsinks to be inaccessible- one sink had a pizza pan on top of it and the other sink had a plastic bucket in basin. Also found not paper towels at sink near three compartment sink. Instructed facility to maintain all exposed handsinks accessible with hot and cold water, soap, and paper towels. Facility corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090criticalInspector note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2070113, dated 7-19-17: Violation 22- "No chemical (chlorine) test kit on site for low temperature dish machine. Instructed facility to obtain, and maintain appropriate test kit (chlorine) on site. Serious violation 7-38-030." Facility obtained during inspection. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: Galina Doychinova on site with a photocopy version of the city of Chicago Foodservice sanitation manager certificate. Additionally frame that holds sanitation certificates not posted and visible to customers (behind menus). Instructed facility that all original city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificates must be posted and visible to customers. Serious violation 7038-012(a).
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And UsedInspector note: Found a can of flying insect pesticide at the bar on top of soda bag in box units near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility that any toxic items must be stored away from all food and food contact/prep areas. Additionally any pesticides must be administered by a licensed pest control provider. Facility discarded at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All CustomersInspector note: Previous inspection report summary, from report # 2070113, dated 7-19-17, not posted and visible to customers. Instructed facility that most current inspection report summary must be posted and visible to customers. Summary report issued today. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: behind cooking equipment, on the walk in cooler floor, and in the bar area along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and oil stored on the floor in kitchen. Instructed facility to store all items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed debris splattered on the wall above the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed a missing light shield above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed the storage closet across from the men's washroom and the storage room next to the women's washroom to have clutter built up. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floor, and maintain.
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Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel WornInspector note: Observed foodhandler in the kitchen working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have hair restraints on.
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Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly StoredInspector note: Observed ice scoops stored directly in ice. Instructed facility to maintain in a separate and sanitary manner.
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No Smoking RegulationsInspector note: Upon arrival, observed an employee smoking a cigarette on the patio/outdoor dining area. Instructed facility that there is to be no smoking inside of establishment, on any outdoor seating/patio areas, and must be done at least 15 feet away from establishment. Violation 7-32-015.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on July 19, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.
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