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December 3, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 60 POUNDS OF COOKED MENUDO STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 88.7F TO 98 5F;ALSO FOUND COOKED SAUCE(MEAT WAS REMOVED)AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 70,VALUE 130F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70714-12
code 3Priority
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. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE (RIGHT SIDE)IN DELI/PREPAREA; ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPLACE BROKEN GRAY CONTAINERS USED TO STORE RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER(MEAT DEPT/DELI)ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM.CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN,FOOD DEBRIS.
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. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER,NEXT TO POP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT,AND IN FRONT OF ICE FREEZER,NEXT TO PRODUCE ENTRANCE. SWEEP FLOOR TROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDED BEHIND THE CARDBOARD COMPRESSOR,INSIDE THE CHEESE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER SHELVES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN COOKING AREA(DELI DEPT),AND THROUGHOUT.REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL IN MEAT PREPARATION.
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 WIT END CAPS ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE IN SELLING AREA.ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS IN DELI DEPT AND THROUGHOUT.
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. PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. EMPLOYEES MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 42

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