Dylan's Tavern & Grill

February 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings4

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed no soap at exposed hand sink located at front bar area. Informed manager that soap is required at all exposed hand sinks to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection during inspection. Critical violation# 7-38-030
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Observed walk in cooler at improper temperature of 44.4f. Also observed 3 door reach in cooler unit, located at cook line, at improper temperature of 44.4f. Both units were holding potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection. Both units were tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not to use. Instructed manager to repair and contact cdph for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in the following areas: -Walkin Cooler 45.4f, 10lbs baked chicken wings, at a value of $90.00 44.4f, 3.5lbs minestrone soup, at a value of $15.00 44.5f, 4lbs chili at value of $8.00 44.5f, 10lbs sour cream, $4.00 44.5f, 1.5lbs of clam chowder, at a value of $ $12.00 -Top loading 2 door reachin cooler 47.4f, 12oz of Tuna salad, at a value of $5.00 50.1f, 8oz of hummus, at a value of $2.00 49.8f, 4oz of pesto, at a value of $3.5 47.8f, 1lb of chopped tomatoes, at a value of $2.00 47.8f, .50lbs of roasted mushrooms, at a value of 2.00 47.7f, 6oz of chopped eggs, at a value of .50 47.6f, 1lbs of Caesar dressing, at a value of $7.00 Manager stated total weight of 34lbs an approximate value of $151 Manager volunteer discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 degrees or below and hot food at 140 degrees or above. Critical violation#7-38-005(a)
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed high temperature dish machine at improper final sanitizing rinse temperature of 130f. Machine was being used at time of inspection. Several attempts were made to reach 180 degree temperature at final sanitizing rinse. Must not use machine until repaired and properly reaches 180° at final rinse. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operator instructed to service machine and do not use until correct temperature levels reached. Contact cdph when repaired to have tag removed. Critical violation #7-38-030
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site, no city of Chicago certificates posted while potentially hazardous foods, chicken, chopped tomatoes, soup, deli meats were being prepared and served. Instructed site that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site with original certificate post at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation #7-38-012
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 2078460, date: 8/15/17, not corrected. 32 Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must remove all rust or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken door on walk in cooler. Door does not close without putting heavy object in front of door. Must repair to properly close. Observed raw wood in beer cooler with heavy black stains. Must detail clean and resurface. Must seal or paint all wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all. 35 Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. 36 Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required minimum foot candles of light as stated in the city of Chicago municipal code. 45 Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Instructed manager to correct violations before re inspection. Serious violation #7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed rust on both large grease traps in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above deep fryers and Grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observe slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep area. Also observed small link said hand sink underneath at elbow drain. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 15, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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