Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

February 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER: COOKED SAUSAGES AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. 9 BAGS OF SAUSAGES AT 10 LBS EACH. TOTAL COST $300 90 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BREAD CARTS IN REAR AREA, BENEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH SHELVES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED TRAPPED, DEAD RODENT BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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