Canton Regio

July 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: 3-301.11 (B) OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A CHEF TOUCH READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND A WAITER TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLAS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, EMPLOYEE MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 9Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 113F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #22.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50F, ABOUT 40 LBS OF RAW BEEF RANGING FROM 59F-61F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF MILK AT 64F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF CHEESE AT 64F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 90.5F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF SALSA AT 60F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 46F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF FLAN AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARD AND DENATURED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR BEEF ITEMS (RIBEYE, NEW YORK STRIP) AND NO FOOT NOTE (COOKED TO ORDER) ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: 7-202.12(C) OBSERVED CANS OF RAID STORED UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES; OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 69F, A PREP COOLER AT 51F AND A SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT 55F. OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON SITE FOR THE FLOW OF FOOD/DAILY OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-501.112 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. • 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-306.11 OBSERVED GLASSES OF WATER AND A UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF ICE BEING STORED BY THE REAR WALKWAY/CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY FOODS OR DRINK WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. • 3-305.11 OBSERVED PREP TABLES LOCATED UNDER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLES OR PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL AROUND SAID PIPING THAT WILL PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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