Chicago Steak & Wings

October 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. ALSO, NOTED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, SERVED, AND HANDLED IE. CATFISH, RICE, AU JUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE CART. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. REAR HAND WASH SINK LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO WALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN FAN GUARD, UNDER AROUND TOILET, COMPRESSOR AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOM, OFFICE, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE STAINS FROM FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MOLD STAINS AT WALL BEHIND TOILET AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATTRESSES AND CLOTHING FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING AT REAR HAND WASH SINK, SLOW DRAINING UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AND REPAIR SAME, PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, REMOVE UNUSED SINK, STOVE, REFRIGERATORS, MEAT SLICER, AND ITEMS AT STORAGE AREAS.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
code 43

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