Clark Gas Station 1

October 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
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: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. OWNER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
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 AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ACCUMULATION OF JUNK AND MATERIALS ON GROUND SUCH AS MUFFLER, BREAK ROTORS, STRUTS, WOOD, BUCKETS FILLED WITH STAGNANT WATER, METAL PARTS AND FOUND RECYCLING GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING LID AND FILLED WITH GARBAGE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS, DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MATERIALS, JUNK, AND PROVIDE GARBAGE LID TO KEEP CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN IN USE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED IE. SMOOTHIES. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 24
Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles

Inspector note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET AND URINAL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL NOR TOILET PAPER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. TOILET, URINAL ARE FILTHY AND FILLED WITH URINE DUE TO TOILET AND URINAL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 27
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WASHBOWLS, CABINETS, SHELVES, RACKS, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE CARDBOARD TAPED TO SAID WALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN GARAGE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNSUED ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
code 41

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