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Big Red Star

August 16, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED CONTINUED OBSERVANCE OF LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS THAT IS APPROXIMATTELY 25 FLIES-MUST COMPLETELY ELIMINATE SAID PEST PROBLEM.
code 14Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FAILING TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FURTHERMORE 3 COMP SINK NOT SET-UP AS REQUIRED (0)PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION.
code 8Priority
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.FOUND FOODS STORED UNPROTECTED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,FLIES NOTICED ON FOODS ALSO FOUND 2 EXTERIOR BUS PAN STATIONS ALONG FRONT OUTDOOR PATIO AND FLIES HOVERING AROUND SAID AREA.MUST REMOVE SAID EQUIPMENTS.
code 16
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS THOROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT COVERED,NOT INSECT-PROOFED WITH OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE OBSERVED FLIES HOVERING OVER SAID AREAS.
code 20
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
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..FOUND A ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN IN USE AT THIS TIME NO VENTILATION-REFFERAL ATTACHED.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 9, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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