Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

April 5, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

Proper Reheating Procedures For Hot Holding

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKING RIBS OFF THE GRILL, CUT, AND PUT THE RIBS IN A CONTAINER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS (WITHOUT CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD), AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CONTAINER OF TURKEY RIBS IN THE MICROWAVE TO HEAT UP RIBS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CUT RIBS BEFORE GOING INTO THE MICROWAVE WAS 105.2F. THERE WAS NO TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON SITE FOR TO SHOW THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REHEAT PREVIOUSLY COOKED FOODS TO ITS PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AND MUST SERVE AT A TEMPERATURE OF ATLEAST 135F FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATIONS ABOVE.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH A LINK SAUSAGES AND CHICKEN. THE RANGES OF THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE (54.9F-61.5F). MANAGER DISCARDED 12-15 ZIPLOC BAGS WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 150 LBS. $350.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A FREEZER BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION; APPROXIMATELY 200-250 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW, INSIDE THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE SAME SAID FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, BELOW ON THE INSIDE THE INTERTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEPFRYING UNITS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON BOTH LEVELS OF THE BLACK CART WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED ON TOP NEAR THE GRILL, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GRILL WHERE WOOD AND BOXES ARE STORED, AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE WOODEN PALLET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/07/2022, REPORT #2560434 #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 7, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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