Charcoal Delights

June 22, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: Observed an employee touch a washcloth left in a bleach solution then proceed to handle bread and cheese without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothes and hat and proceed to touch food without washing hands. Also observed employee handle ready to eat foods (egg sandwich) with bare hands. Instructed facility that employees must wash hands with soap and water at an exposed handsink at every possible point of contamination and that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).
code 6Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Observed a heavy buildup of grease and food debris on the outside grease receptacle lid and surrounding ground area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain so as to help prevent pest harborage and feeding sources. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1522649, dated 2-5-15: Violation 32- "EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS." Violation 35- "CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY." Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed facility to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed torn gaskets on the front cooling unit doors. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the rear soda box storage rack to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the lower compartments of the fryers to have heavy grease and food accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed food, dirt, and grease accumulation on the floors in multiple areas: under the soda box storage rack, under the fryers and all cooking equipment, and under the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all. Observed cardboard on the floor of the walk in freezer. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed black, mold-like substance on the caulking at the exposed handsink and three compartment sink. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, recaulk, and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the walls and ceiling of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area to help facilitate proper handwashing. Instructed to ensure sink has hot and cold running water under city pressure and soap and paper towels.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer in all hot holding units.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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