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Blue Agave

July 27, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING STORE AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL: CHICKEN AT 53.9F, STEAK AT 51.4F, PORK AT 45.0F, AND BEEF AT 48.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED A NONWORKING DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. • OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN LINE NEAR WINDOWS FACING KINZIE STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED A NONWORKING GLASS MACHINE AT BAR. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE IT BROKE IN NOVEMBER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, TAG WITH A DO NOT USE SIGN, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA LOOSE AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVE LOCATED NEAR KINZIE STREET WINDOWS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED 4 UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on July 23, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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