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Bird's Nest
October 20, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO SOAP WAS LOCATED AT THE BAR'S HAND-WASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS, AND CUSTOMERS NOTED EATING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) • NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: THERE IS NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HANDS ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS OR OTHER MEANS/TOOLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: ACCORDING TO THE STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT THE RESTAURANT SERVES UNDERCOOKED FOOD(BURGERS). THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS BURGERS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE ONE-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN FOOD PREP SURFACE.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD REMOVED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRTY, BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE, RESURFACE. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: ALL WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. • NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND SHELVING FOR ATTACHED OPENER.----DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.-----INTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED AT THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE WALL SPICKET WATER NOZZLE ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- THE RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS WALL SEALANTS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-8-21 REPORT #2545251 NOT CORRECTED. #44- NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER, ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.#58- ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 8, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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