Cy's Crabhouse & Seafood Grill

January 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.NEED TO SEAL ALL OPENING,INCLUDED WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO57396-14. FOUL ODOR THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
code 13Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.DISHMACHINE WAS CHANGED FROM HIGH TEMP,TO LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, HOWEVER PRESENTLY NOT MAINTAIN 100PPM.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO FIX IT.
code 8Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED ,WASTE WATER BACKING-UP IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO FIX IT. ALSO NEED TO RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. WHICH WAS RECORDED ON 2008 AND 2009 ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
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.NEED TO REMOVE ALL PITTED AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS.REMOVE UNUSED CHEST FREZEER,( WHICH IS BROKEN,AND IN POOR REPAIR,INSULATION EXPOSED).REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN 1COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBROARD,AND ONE BURNER UNIT.INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA, STORED ON TOP SHELVES.PROVIDE NEW GASKET FOR COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE STATION(BOTH DOORS).DOORS NOT CLOSED AT SAME UNIT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
code 33
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..DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARDS, CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,AND COFFEE STATION AREA.NEED TO CEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.NEED TO PAINT FLOORS UNDER THE BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, AND SECOND DINING AREA.FLOORS NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY,BY DISHMACHINE,AND COFFEE AREA. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.GUTTER NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY TOFLOOR DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, NEED TO FIX.PROVIDE WALL ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, COOFFEE AREA,AND WATRESS/WAITER STATION, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. NEED TO PAINT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO PAINT RAW WOOD (BOARDS) THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA.SEAL STAINLESS PANEL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.BASEBOARD WALL IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
code 35
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.NEED TO FIX LEAKING PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE,AND POT SINK.
code 38
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREZEERS, ALSO STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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..REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM STORAGE AREA,KITCHEN SHELVES.ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDED SECOND DINING AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 12, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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