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Clock Tower Cafe
July 30, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings18
- critical findings6
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: MANAGER IN THE KITCHEN ON DUTY AT PRESENT TIME NOT COMPLETELY KNOWING ALL FOOD/NON FOOD REGULATION: SETTING UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND WASHING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA,NO SOAP PROVIDED AT OTHER HAND WASHING SINK LOWER LEVEL BY THE MEAT SLICER/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD AND RTE FOOD:LETTUCE,TOMATOES, HOT DOGS, CHICKEN,ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-012
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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staff working while sickcriticalOfficial wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal EventsInspector note: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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handwashing sink issuescriticalOfficial wording: Hands Clean & Properly WashedInspector note: OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES(COOKS) IN PREP AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS PUTTING ON A HAT AND PUSHED HAIR UNDER THE HAT,REMOVED GLOVES AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING GLOVED THEIR HANDS AGAIN AND HANDLED FOOD(CHICKEN,HOT DOG,ETC.) AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT(CUTTING BOARD,PLATES ETC)INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AND DRIED.UPON MY REQUEST SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: SOUTH-WEST EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN OF 1/4" TO 1/2" IN GAP ON THE TOP BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING TO FRAME DOOR.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHERS MUST WEAR HAT.MANAGER PROVIDED HATS FOR EMPLOYEE AFTER MY REQUEST.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND PREP LID(FOOD DEBRIS AT SAID AREA) ,MUST BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WITH BLACK STAINS AND CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EASY CLEANING • GRIMES ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE,EQUIPMENT,VENT COVERS AND SMALL WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: WARE WASHING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.DISPENSE TOO MUCH SOAP.REPAIR CAUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED:7-38-025 • NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED 0N SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HEAVILY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES:PREP AREA(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS ETC.)LOWER LEVEL WHERE ICE MACHINE AND MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED(ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS ETC).BASEMENT WERE SODA BOXES AND MOP SINK IS LOCATED WITH EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLER HAS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 18, 2017: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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