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Blue Bayou

May 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings3

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 2-10-11, REPORT #491732. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THE FOOD SANITATION ON SITE OR DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED SOMEONE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OF CITY OF CHICAGO.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072504-11
code 14Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTER AL ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO THE WATER WHERE THE ICE IS MADE ALSO OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH BLACK PARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA IN ICE BIN. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION. INST TO TURN OFF THE ICE MACHINE INST TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH 312 746 4240 WHEN UNIT IS CLEAN. ATTN MS LOPEZ. ALSO FAX INVOICE MUST PROVIDE INVOICE OF ICE PURCHASED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072503-10
code 4Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVERD EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE SAME TIME PUTTING ON HIS HAT,AND HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000072503-10
code 6Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED 2-10-11, 32. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN GLASSES,BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST FLOOR)COVER IS NEEDED FRONT BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 34. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA STORONG FOUL OF URINE. 38. REPAIR PROPERLY OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC AROUND IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-0980 H000072504-11
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER OUT SIDE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SMALL COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER INSULATION IS EXPOSED.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRIAING ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 10, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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