Blue Soul Restaurant

July 27, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPRPOPER TEMPS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CHEESE 54.2F, BACON, 58.2F, RICE 69.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY, ETC. 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: FOUND LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINNING SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. 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: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (I.E. BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN OPEN/OPERATIING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM INSPECTION # 1474093 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS AND FOOD/DIRT IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. #35-FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND SODA COOLER. #38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 26, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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