Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

May 6, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO STORAGE RACK AND STOCK ITEMS BLOCKING SAID SINK. ALSO, WATER PITCHER WITH UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE SINK, AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION DRY STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE, FURNACE CLOSET, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS AROUND SODA SYRUP LINES. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION STORAGE ROOM, DINING AREA, AT WALLS UNDER, AND AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP, SIDES, RIM, WHEELS, AND SPILLS ON GROUND. ALSO, DUMPSTER LIDS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OPENINGS/CRACKED LIDS ALLOWING RODENT ENTRY AND FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON GROUND IN FRONT OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE SPILLS, RODENT PROOF LIDS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INVERTED AND OR IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA.
code 31
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS/REMOVE LARGE STONES BEING USED TO SUPPORT METAL RACKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, HAND WASHING SINKS, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL RACKS NEXT TO DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS,FURNACE ROOM, SODA SYRUP STORAGE CABINET, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT PREP AREA WITH 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, MEN'S TOILET STALL, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR SECTION TILES IN PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, AND WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND VENT COVERS AT DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND OR MISSING AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, AND AT BEVERAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, DISHWASINHG AREA, AND AT BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY ROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT SIDES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS ESPECIALLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FURNACE ROOM, AND NEXT TO REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 22, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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