Bin 36

August 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature. Found front prep cooler (next to wall across from cooking line) with an ambient air temperature of 57.2F. Must repair. Operator removed all items from cooler during inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and inspected. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler: 0.25lbs salmon @ 60.1f; 4lbs of beef @ 52.5F - 54.0F; 0.75lbs of hummus @ 59.4F; 0.50lbs of cheddar cheese @ 57.9F; 0.25lbs of cooked peas @ 59.8F; 0.50lbs of white American cheese @ 58.3F; 5lbs of mornay sauce @ 50.1F; and 3lbs of hamburger meat @ 47.3F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be approximately $55. 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 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: on walls near 1 compartment sink near ice machine; on walls near dish machine; and on walls and bag in the box soda area upstairs. Must clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest issue. 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 food manager certificate posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (burgers, French fries, etc.). Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous food are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have city of Chicago food manager original certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 1970828, dated 11/3/16, not corrected. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #31 OBSERVED PLASTIC TASTING SPOONS STORED WITH THE SPOON END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE DINING ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED (MOUTH-DOWN, HANDLES UP). #33 NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE ICE MACHINE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH. #45 NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Observed silverware uncovered on tables in dining room. All multi-use utensils must be protected from contamination at all times. Must cover (silverware) utensils or remove from dining room tables. Must maintain same.
code 31
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed large holes in walls in hallway closets near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 3, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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