Duks Red Hots

May 21, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING INTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 ONCE CLEAN,SANITIZED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
code 4Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING,HANDLING MONEY,PREPARING FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY,AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 6Priority
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.FOUND FAUCET WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BEHIND FOOD PREP LINE,4 LIVE FLIES,FRONT REAR DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT -MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
code 18
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.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,NO SINK STOPPERS.
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.MUST PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING,WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE,IN WALK-IN-COOLER REPAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED.
code 36
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.HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
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 CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.OBSERVED PERSON SMOKING CIGARETTE ON FRONT DOOR WAY OF PREMISES THEN WENT INTO TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET AWAY.
code 70

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