Chicago Food Court

December 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2 PREP COOLER WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS STORED INSIDE AT 63.3F,51.8F,A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON BOTH PREP COOLERS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT SLICED LUNCHEON MEATS,PREPARED SALADS,SHAKE MIX ETC.SALAMI 45.0F-49.6F,HAM 45.8F-51.0F,CORNED BEEF 54.3F-56.1F,ROAST BEEF 45.5F-55.0F,TURKEY 59.1F-60.3F,COLE SLAW 46.9F,SHAKE MIX 58.9F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS.APPX 50 LBS. $150.
code 3Priority
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 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS MOP SINK,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA,ALSO OPEN BAGS OF RODENTICIDE POISION ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,POISON,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST.
code 21
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.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.ADDITIONAL HAND SINK ON SITE IN TOILET ROOMS .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS & REPAIR.
code 26
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.LABLE & DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.
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 SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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 REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,FILTERS,ALL SHELVING UNITS ,STORAGE CABINETS,ICE MACHINE,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOORS UNDER ,AROUND ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES & WALK IN COOLERS.FLOOR DRAINS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS IN PREP & DISH 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT PREP HAND SINK & TOILET ROOM MEN'S.
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.ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS,MOP SINK.
code 41

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