Bernie's

August 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPIG ON ICE CUBES.ALSO THE LARGE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO KITCHEN MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074085-17
code 16
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON,AND ALSO WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACTED A PLUMBER.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074085-17
code 24
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. ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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 AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.
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 FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).
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 WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(EXCESS DEAD INSECT ON THEM).ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR IT.
code 36
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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38

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Compared with Pass on July 14, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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