Brown's Chicken

April 7, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Found 7lbs of cooked chicken (valued at $55) at an improper temperature of 77.5f on top of an unused fryer. Operator discarded and denatured said food. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: Upon arrival noted water temperature throughout facility at 72.5f. Operator noted that hot water heater was not functioning. Operator repaired during inspection and water temperature reached 112.3f. Instructed facility to maintain hot water at least 110f at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
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: Observed 20 fruit flies in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 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: No City of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed facility that a City of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc) are being prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintained. When more than one compartment is let out the floor drain can not contain and receive all the water without overflowing onto the floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection # 1482806, dated 6-19-15: Violation 33-"GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT).GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ,WHEELS,ETC THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation 34-"FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,FOOD AND DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL SHEET USED ON FLOOR BY THE FRYERS AND UNUSED OVEN NOT SEALED TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALSO REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP IT CLEAN." Violation 35-"CLEAN BOTTOM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,GRIMES BUILD-UP." Violation 38-"WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT URINAL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed dirt buildup in refrigeration gaskets throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and grease buildup on the faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the hot holding area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 19, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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