Chez Moi

January 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THREE PREVIOUSLY USED HYPO SODIUM CHLORIDE PLASTIC BUCKETS FROM USED DISH MACHINE SANITIZER BEING USED TO STORE 5 GAL. OF FLOUR, 5 GAL. SUGAR AND 2 GAL. SEMOLINA FLOUR FOUND IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO, FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER FIVE OF SAME TYPE BUCKETS AND "CONCENTRATED LAUNDRY DETERGENT" CONTAINING 3 GAL. ONION SOUP, 5 LBS. POTATOES, 10 GALS. VARIOUS TYPE STOCK. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED MUST USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shA COMPLETE INSPECTION WAS MADE AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH BROKEN LID THAT WOULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE AND AN OPENING OF APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT ADDRESS ON CONTAINER THE SAME AS ABOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENINGS SERVICE SUCH AS OLD MUSSEL SHELLS, EMPTY WINE BOTTLES AND DIRTY PAPER TABLE CLOTHS. all be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR ALL WASTE CONTAINERS.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-08 #458245. #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR AND SERVER STATION ICE BINS. #33-SHELVING ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. #38-MUST INSTALL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL SLOTTED METAL SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DRYING/DRAINING CLEAN POTS/DISHES.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALSO, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC TABLE CLOTH USED ON BREAD CUTTING TABLE FOUND DIRTY WITH CUT MARKS MUST REMOVE AND MAKE ALL FOOD PREP SURFACES CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER,SALAD COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN COOLERS RUBBER GASKET SEALS BROKEN/REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. INTERIOR DRAWERS FOR UTENSIL STORAGE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. ALONG ALL BASE BOARDS AT BOTH BARS, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AT SERVER STATION, BEHIND COOKS LINE, REAR BAR FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT STORE LUGGAGE AND CLOTHING/SHOES ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DINING SEATING AND AT REAR BAR.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE, AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW, MUST REPAIR. SINK BASIN OF DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN LINEN WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA IN BASEMENT.
code 39

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