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Durum Cafe
March 8, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings11
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature at front counter cold display prep table: 54.7f, 4lbs of baba ganoush, at a value of $ $10.00 Site voluntarily discarded and denatured said foods. Site stated weight of 4lbs at total value of $10.00 Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
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hand hygiene slippingcriticalOfficial wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.Inspector note: Observed improper hygiene and practice. Observed food handler wash hands at rear exposed hand sinks with single-use gloves on, then pull platter of raw chicken skewers from two door Coca Cola refrigerator and then placed raw chicken skewers on grill top with same single use gloves on, then said food handler removed single-use gloves and put on new gloves to finish grill process. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves and moving to new task. Site corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (a)
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods, chicken, chopped tomatoes, mixed greens and lamb were being prepared and or served. Informed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous foods are served and or prepared. Serious violation #7-38-012
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge CockInspector note: Observed No chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to that chemical test kits must be on site during inspection to determine proper sanitizing concentration of chemical sanitizing solution. Site corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: Observed bulk food containers in rear dry storage area with no visible labels. Instructed site to provide labels and maintain it all times.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed rust and peeling paint on wire shelving units inside 3 door reach in cooler, in rear prep area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain all times.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris buildup along floor and wall junction under 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed broken and cracked grey door gaskets on reach in cooler in rear prep area. Also observed grey duct tape used as a means repair on door gaskets and said cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain it all times. Observed missing light shield above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to provide light shield.
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: Observed burnt out light above deck oven in rear prep area. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed excessive clutter in and around triple deck oven in rear prep area that is not working but used for storage area. Instructed site to organize area and maintain at all times.
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Food Handler Requirements MetInspector note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must maintain records for all food handling employees.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 27, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.
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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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