Clarke's On Lincoln

March 12, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION AFTER A RANDOM CHECK OF CLEANED STORED DISHES, EIGHT ASSORTED PLATES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. OBSERVED A PLATE JUST WASHED THROUGH A CYCLE IN CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-WASH ALL DISHWARE, PRE-SOAKING AND IF NEEDED SCRUBBING FOOD DEBRIS BEFORE RE-WASHING IN DISH MACHINE AND CHECKING ALL CLEANED DISHWARE BEFORE STORING FOR USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    code 4Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL AREAS OF WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
    code 16
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-26-12 NOT CORRECTED #38-REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: COOKS LINE WOODEN SHELVING WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS LINER OR SEALANT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVER STATIONS ENTRANCE TO REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MISSING END CAP LIGHT SHIELD HOLDERS ABOVE ICE CREAM PREP AND SLICER PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: LEAK ON NOZZLES OF BOTH DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.
    code 40
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    code 43
  • Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area
    Inspector note: UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE STATES " A FRIEND OF THE OWNER", NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 26, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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