Chop Shop/1St Ward

October 25, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATES FOR WHEN LAST USED SHELLFISH ON 90- DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,MARINARA SAUCE,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVING A TOASTED BUN FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEEDED TO ADD TOPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BUN.ALSO. BARTENDER CUTTING AND GARNISHING DRINK WITH READY TO EAT (LEMONS AND LIMES) MUST PROVIDE TONGS,GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
code 9Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPX.28LBS.OF FROZEN TCS FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN AND SALMON) PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING(ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER.ALSO. OBSERVED A ROP MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK/FIRE PUMP ROOM COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BLACK GARBAGE BAG.PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE AN APPOVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHOD ON THE PREMISES.APPX.28LBS.$140.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FROZEN FOOD AND PLACED BACK INTO CHEST FREEZER AND ON VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (SALMON AND GROUND CHICKEN)INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION # 29 FOR CITATION)
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,1ST & 2ND FL. HAND WASHING AREAS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND INSIDE OF ALL TOILET ROOMS,NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,2ND FL. PATIO DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED PIC THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION CAN OCCUR WITH OUT PROPER USE OF GLOVES.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT BUTCHER AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP IN MAIN PREP AREA & DELI AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STOVES AND OVENS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT 1- COMP SINK IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN STAFF 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRWELL,MISSING ACCESS PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE ACCESS GREAT STUFF AROUND PIPING AND FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP IN FRONT BAR. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR ING MAIN PREP AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT FIRE PUMP/MOP SINK AREA,1ST FL. REAR STORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 20, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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