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Elephant & Castle Pub & Restauant

August 11, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, are as follows:, milk at 46.6F, sliced roast beef, at 45.3F, chicken at 44.9F, mgmt discarded product at once(approximate value $150.00, and 25 lbs approximately)citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.(walk in cooler air temp was at 41.2F at time of inspection).
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: Found/observed rear exit/entrance kitchen doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around prep table counters, exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, heed detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks and doors in bsmt banquet room not clean, had excess debris/dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning, dirt removed.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under sinks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles/walls in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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