D Cuisine

September 24, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH WASH RAG, SINGLE USE GLOVE, ROUND TRAY, CONTAINER WITH SPONGE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT SUPPLIED WITH (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED MUSHROOM 45.3 F, EGG WHITES 46.9 F, RAW SHRIMP 44.6F, RAW STEAK 44.6 F, MARINATED CHICKEN 44.4 F, COOKED PORK 54.8, IN PREP DELI COOLER IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS VALUED AT $600.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEMS NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584253 CONDUCTED ON 10/30/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113--- THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2023: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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