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Dee's Restaurant

September 22, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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. OBSERVED TWO SEPARATE EMPLOYEES AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS IMPROPERLY WASHING WITH OUT SANITIZING AT IMPROPER SINKS. FIRST EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WITH FOOD PREP BOWL IN SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DISH SOAP AND SCRUBBING SPONGE. SECOND EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER IN ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK ALSO WITH SPONGE AND SOAP FROM ADJACENT HAND SOAP DISPENSER. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES.
code 8Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
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. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND BAR OR IN REAR SERVER STATION.
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 daily. BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN.
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. POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE MUST REPLACE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
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. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF SAME SINK, MUST REPAIR. LARGE FOOD BLENDER PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL SOCKET MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT NOT APPROVED AS A FOOD PREP AREA, OR PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING AND FOOD PROTECTION FOR SUCH AN AREA.
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. WIPING CLOTHS IS ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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