Chi-Town Fried Chicken

February 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED 17- STRAWBERRY CAKES DESSERT & 29-BUTTER COOKIES FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE REVIEWED RECEIPT BUT INFORMATION ON PREPACKAGED ITEMS DON'T MATCH.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE A APPROVED RECEIPT & PRODUCT WITH REQUIRED INFO AT ALL TIMES.APPX.20LBS. $57.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(B).CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO PERSONAL FAN IN TOILET ROOM & ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO NO STATE LICENSE,MAP IN LOG BOOK.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS,DEEP FRYERS.
code 33
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
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 REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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.MUST PLACE DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 40
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.MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM ICE BINS & MACHINE & STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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