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July 26, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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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
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR A CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BURGERS,COLESLAW,HOTDOGS,ETC) A CFM AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 36
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: BAR GUN HOLDERS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE METAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: THE INTERIOR OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, SPIDER WEBS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE.
code 57
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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Compared with No Entry on December 18, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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