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El Jardin Restaurant
April 22, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK ALL AND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SALSA, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS, OR SPOONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR ALONG WITH PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE WITH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PLASTIC PAPER WRAPPED ON FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on September 3, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time.
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