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July 24, 2014 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings8
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS ON TOP OF BOTH COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATORS; SLICED HAM 70.7F, BACON 85.1F, GUACOMOLE 60.2F, 6 DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEESES >70F, EGGS 68.4F, TOMATOES 60.8F, VARIOUS BURGER SAUCES >67F, BEEF PATTIES 51.7F, BACON TURKEY BURGER PATTIES 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Properly ThawedInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH THE WATER RUNNING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED MEAT FROM HANDSINK, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND TO THAW FOODS IN PREP SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE WALK-IN THAT IS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE AND DEAD FLIES STUCK TO THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE FOOD PREP WHERE THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING. APROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN AND CLOSE TO 40 DEAD FLIES ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT FIXTURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: FIND A PROPER LID AND ASSORTED LINERS FOR THE COLD-HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE REFRIGERATORS. THE MAKE SHIFT SYSTEM CURRENTLY IN PLACE IS NOT KEEPING FOODS BELOW 40F DUE TO AIR POCKETS WHERE COLD AIR IS ESCAPING. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DRIED GREASE DRIPPAGE.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ALONG THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINKS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 13, 2013: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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