Chesas Bistro & Bar

August 15, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANSING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 108F-124F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 21
Water & Ice From Approved Source

Inspector note: 5-101.11 OBSERVED THE MFP DID NOT OBTAIN A COMMISSARY AGREEMENT; THEREFORE, THE MFP HAS NO PROOF OF AN APPROVED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM TO FILL THE FRESH WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD-HOLDING CAPACITIES FOR THE MENU PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD HOLDING CAPACITIES THAT ARE SUFFICIENT FOR THE OPERATION. OBSERVED A STYROFORM CAMBRIO ON THE MFP THAT IS NOT MECHANICALLY OPERATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SECURED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S MOBILE FOOD VENDOR AND SHARED KITCHEN RULE #7.
code 47
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON THE MFP. OBSERVED HOT WATER ONLY REACHING 77F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-402.13 OBSERVED NO COMMISSARY AGREEMENT (SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES) PROVIDED; THEREFORE, THE MFP DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED SOURCE OF PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER AND ADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL BY PROVIDING AN APPROVED COMMISSARY AGREEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 55

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