Big Sams Food & Cellular

October 30, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. HOT TACO MEAT AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, 114F, .5 LBS VALUED AT $1, RAW GROUND BEEF SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK, 45.6, 4.5 LBS VALUED $12.28. EMPLOYEE VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER. SMALL FLIES PRESENT ON PREMISES ON BANANAS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER. FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP IN CENTER AND AT BOTTOM ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, TREAT PREMISES FOR FLIES, AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLDS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOKED TACO MEAT AND CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ONSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL COUNTER TOPS, POP SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ACCROSS FREOM WALK IN COOLER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND PROVIDED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DISHWASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 2, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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