Byrd's Hot Chicken

April 1, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFOCATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES, POTATO SALAD, MAC N CHEESES ETC. INSTRCUED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPAED AND SERVED.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2578147 ON 06/30/22023. #55.MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL OPENING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.BROKEN/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MOLDY, DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED AND RUSTY CEILING TILES/METAL TILE FRAME MUST BE REPLACE. 55.ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR COMMON SHARED HALLWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 55. CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 30, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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