Chicago Pickle

July 31, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN FRONT/REAR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND IN WASHROOMS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. ALL COOLERS MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES (UNABLE TO LOCATE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT UNDERNEATH THE NORTH-END HANDSINK LOCATED INFRONT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAK AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA) WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKS INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP AND AROUND BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS. • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
code 56

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