Crazy Calabrese

May 8, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH, RAW CHICKEN AND PASTAS ETC.. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 47.9.0F, BREADED PORK AT 50.0F, PASTAS AT 49.9.0F, FISH AT 50.0F,HAMBURGERS 50.0F, ETC.. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300.00 AS STATED PER CHEF AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    code 3Priority
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E.WASTE MANAGEMENT DUMPSTER CONTAINER NOT COVERED MISSING LIDS.ALSO,THE OUTSIDE REAR SOUTH WEST SHED USED TO STORE FIRE WOOD/LOGS USED FOR PIZZA OVEN IS CLUTTERED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST NUISANCE,FIRE WOOD/LOGS STORAGE SHED MUST BE MAINTAINED ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 19
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,FISH,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCES,GRAVY,PIZZAS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 21
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,RAW WOODEN SURFACES/SHELVINGS SAME AREA MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFGRIGERATION UNITS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,INSIDE CLOSET DRY STORAGE AREAS.
    code 41
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER A HAIR RESTTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 26, 2013: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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