Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

May 23, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT LINKS, CHICKEN,RIB TIPS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:57 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS.-PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 89.1F INSIDE OF FRYER BASKET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS. $40.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 14LBS. PORK HOT LINKS-45.7F-47.1F.16LBS. TURKEY HOT LINKS-45.9F-48.9F.6.5LBS. BARBEQUE CHICKEN-46.0F-48.9F.6LBS. TURKEY TIPS-49.3F-51.4F DATE MARKED FROM 5/19-5/22 INSIDE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.42LBS. $136.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOWS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND PIT,ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP,OIL SHELF, DISH RACK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,HOT WATER TANK,PALLETS,LADDER .ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR & FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSEERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND A PLASTIC BIN WITH FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED A OVERSIZED POT TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER POT OR A LARGER SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING PANEL OVER PREP TABLE,DAMAGED FRONT WINDOW & FRAME,WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOBBY. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574606 4/19/23 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-501.12 : OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.:#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 19, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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