Clarke's On Lincoln

July 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISHMACHINE ONCE WASTE WATER IS LET TO DRAIN FROM THE 3 COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, POTATOES, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F HELD ON SHELF UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 5# OF COOKED POTATOES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$25.00.
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND PREMISES OPEN, OPERATING PREPARING, SERVING FOODS TO THE CUSTOMERS SAID BUSINESS IS 24 HOURS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN KITHCHEN/FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INCLUDING EXPOSED HANDSINKS, CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS MEASURED 68.6F. THE CDPH LICENSE SECTION IS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. ONLY UTENSIL WASHING SINK WITH HOT RUNNING WATER IS A SMALL, BAR-SIZED GLASSWARE SINK.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
code 16
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 FRONT,REAR,BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE NOT SEALED. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN WALL BROKEN/MISSING COVING TILES BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA(KITCHEN). LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN COVING WALL TILES,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS, ELIMINATE FLIES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW NEEDED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#154664 12/29/2010 30- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. 03/29/2011 31- 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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. 03/29/2011 32 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. METAL STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE HOT HOLDING SOUP STATION MUST CLEAN. 03/29/2011 33 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN. 03/29/2011 35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED REPAIR. AT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION WITH CRACKS/OPEN CREVICES. ALSO AT WASHBOWL IN DINING ROOM MENS WASHROOM. HOLE IN WALL OF SAME WASHROOM. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MISSING AND MOLDY. SEAL ALL OPEN CREVICES IN BASEBOARD TILES AT DISH AREA. CHIPPING TILES AT FRONT SERVER PREP/JUICE STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. 03/29/2011 36- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. 03/29/2011 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. 03/29/2011 43 - Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. 03/29/2011 MUST CORRECT..
code 29
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.MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS WERE NOTED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS,DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: LOOSE, POWDERY MINERAL DEPOSITS ON BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. UNFINISHED EXPOSED BRICK IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS, FINISH/SEAL BRICK TO BE EASLIY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
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.MUST PROVIDE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS,END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 29, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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