Blackstone Market/Mercat

February 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). MANAGER PROVIDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH ONLINE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: 3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) WITHOUT A HAACP PLAN NOR A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS AND CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN REGARD TO SPECIAL PROCESSES. TCS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #29.
code 32
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE, PLATES ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AS WELL AS THE PLATING SECTION OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE SHELVES (TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES, GLASSWARE AND UTENSILS), AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL SILVERWARE ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND BY THE FOOD PREP AREA SERVING STATION OR DO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
code 45
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT ONE OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED SOME OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITHOUT LIDS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER) OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTERS AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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