Bar Louie

April 21, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWAHING AREA TO BE VERY HOT AT 147 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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 (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND A BUILD UP OF A BLACK AND GRAY SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED • FOUND CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 0 PPM WERE FOUND WHEN TESTING MACHINE WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE THE USE OF THE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. THERE WAS NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONTAINER AT MACHINE, MANAGER PLACED A NEW CONTAINER AT MACHINE. MACHINE IS NOW ABLE TO BE USED PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISH MACHINE AREA. OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FLIES AND OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE AN UPDATE RECIEPT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL DUST BUILD UP MUST BE REMOVE FROM ABOVE LARGE TOASTER OVEN DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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