Burger King #1512

April 5, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found (2) trays of sliced tomatoes held at room temperature stored on shelf beneath the food prep table approx 2 lbs at 58.7f,. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher.no time and temperature logs for verication provided. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SALADS,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AS DUMPING TRASH INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, TOP LOADERS REQUIRE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT/REAR DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.ALSO FOUND 4-6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM AREAS.RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
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.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
code 35
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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 1, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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