Captain Hooks/Firehouse Steak And Lemonade

July 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
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: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2 7-38-012.
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 AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDE WALLS AND ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 16
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 (RAW FISH) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW FISH RANGING FROM 53F-67F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF COLESLAW AT 57F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE, EMPLOYEE (COOK) STATES "ITS HIS FIRST DAY AND HE DOESNT KNOW WHERE ANYTHING IS". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
code 45
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE AND IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE TOILET PAPER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. • 5-203.12 OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. • 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED IN MULTIPLE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: 7-32-015 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE (COOK) SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISCARDED CIGARETTE IN THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER SMOKE INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
code 62

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Compared with Pass on August 12, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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