Eggsperience

February 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT THE WAFFLE STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED WAFFLE BATTER AT 45F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 46.9F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN THE LOG BOOK ONSITE FOR REVIEW. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES SOUPS, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ITEMS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, SANDWICHES, ETC.). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/3/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, OVENS, MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE DISHROOM FLOOR DRY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ALL OPEN GAPS AND SEALS IN THE FRP BOARD AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTIONS IN THE PREP AREAS.
code 35
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. VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATING. MUST REPAIR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER PLUNGERS FOR THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASINS. PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER TO STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE JUICE BAR AREA.
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. PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
code 41
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF THE MANAGER'S OFFICE NEXT TO THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASHTRAY AND THROW OUT THE CIGARETTE BUTTS. ALSO, NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST. VIOLATION OF CHICAGO INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
code 70

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