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August 23, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings4

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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: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN FAUCET SWITCH IS PRESSED. WATER MEASURED AT 70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER MEASURING AT LEAST 100 F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BURGERS,COLESLAW,HOTDOGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH CHEESE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER CROSS CONTAMINATION OCCURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-63 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. EMPLOYEES DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF HOTDOGS AND 6 POUNDS OF DELI MEAT ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK. WHEN WATER IS FILLED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, IT LEAKS INTO AND CONTAMINATES ADJACENT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS TO ENSURE WATER DOES NOT LEAK INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASE. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER LEAKS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ABUNDANCE OF CLUTTER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE-CLUTTER AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR UNIT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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