Chi Cafe, Llc

March 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
code 26
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 REPORT #118323 DATED 01-22-10 NOT CORRECTED #33: GREASY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. #35: GREASY WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME.
code 29
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. CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON DIRTY SHELVES AND GREASY CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.
code 31
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. VERY POOR HOUSEKEEPING, HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS,PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL TUBS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. VERY DIRTY FLOORS UNDER COOKING AREA, THICK LAYER OF GREASE UNDER COOKING LINE, STAGNATE WASTE WATER ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING TILE GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOORS AROUND 3 COMP SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BOXES AND TUBS OF FOOD AND DRINK STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GREASY WALLS BEHIND COOKING AREA AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNORGANIZED SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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