Buffet City

June 11, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 1Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRAB MEAT (46.6F-47.1F), FISH (51.1F), BOILED EGGS REMOVED FROM SHELL (48.2F), BAKED POTATOES (47.4F), CALAMARI (46.2F), COTTAGE CHEESE (48.2F), CRAB RAGOON (46.0F) AND OYSTERS (48.8F). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 30LBS. VALUED AT $300 WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMP OF 48.2F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 15 ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BROKEN TILES ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY THE DISH MACHINE), 10 UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2 IN THE FRONT HABACHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING THE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM. • LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE GREASE CONTAINER STORED OUTSIDE WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. • TILED COVING AND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 8, 2018: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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