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January 3, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND SHRIMP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 44.6F, SHRIMP AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 50.7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 48.9F, CUT ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS AT 46.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.3-45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND SIDE ALLEY EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE FRONT EXIT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE 2014 IDPH CERTIFICATION AND A MAP OF ALL BAIT STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, WASTE WATER WAS BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT PLATES ON THE COOK'S LINE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER. REPLACE WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES WITH CHIPPED WOOD ENDS. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE SUPPLY VENT IN THE MOP CLOSET.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPAIR THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FILL IN ALL HOLES AND SECURE THE FRP BOARD TO THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPEN GAP IN THE 2ND FLOOR WINDOW NEAR THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE STOVE.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE PREP COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on April 23, 2013: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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