Brodys House Of Cooked Fish & Chicken

May 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.5F- 65.0F FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN QUARTERS, AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING MUST BE 41.0F OR LOWER TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS.
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BAG OF SNOW SALT BEING STORED UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE WITH READY TO EAT FOOD CONDIMENTS. MANAGER RELOCATED BAG DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. 3 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED ANDERSON PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORT FOR FACILITY NEXT DOOR AND CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORT FOR CURRENT LICENSED LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFANT ON SITE IN THE OFFICE NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND REMAINED PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PERSONS NECCESSARY FOR THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN REMAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUTCHER KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND PROVIDE A CLEAN AND SMOOTH CUTTING BOARD.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE, MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH OUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 26, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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