Couscous Restarurant

January 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Open meats stored uncovered inside of an unsanitary reach in cooler on and under dirty shelving encrusted with food buildup. Three pounds of product valued at $10.00 was volentarilly discarded at this time. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler and shelves fromtop to bottom.
code 16
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. The violations from Dec 16,2008 are not corrrected and include: (33) All the reach in coolers and freezers,kitchen tables top to bottom and all cooking equipment are encrusted with food and grease and dirty inside and out. (34) The floors throughout the kitchen are filthy. (35) The walls throughout the kitchen are dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize the above in detail from top to bottom and maintain on a daily basis.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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. Dirty food utensils were found in the clean utensil racks above the sink and dirty dishes and utensils were found all over the kitchen. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes and utensils before closing for the evening in order to maintain a sanitary kitchen.
code 31
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. The cutting boards are stained and dirty, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting boards.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair the broken hot water faucet at the three compartment sink.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.
code 43

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