Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken

February 8, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (MACARONI SALAD) IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES/DRY STORAGE (RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE/DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF ALL FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT-PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS) AND SINGLE-USE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES USED FOR SALAD PREPARATION, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.113 OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA RECEPTACLES AND WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED AND NOT SINGLE-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND - OR REMOVE ALL CLUTTER. • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
code 61

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