Epples Restaurant

September 12, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 53.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPRATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REFIGERATOR SUCH AS 3LBS. MEAT SAUCE 45.6F,7LBS. COOKED PASTA 46.4F,1- DOZEN BOILED EGGS 45.4F,2LBS. CHICKEN 45.2F,1LB. PORK CHOPS 45.8F,1LB. TUNA 47.5F,1LB. COOKED RICE 47.7F,2LBS. COOKED DICED SAUSAGE 47.0F-49.3F,10LBS. STEAK 50.7F,6LBS. SKIRT STEAK 50.0F,2LBS. SLICED GYROS 50.1F,1LB. POTATOE SALAD 47.7F,7LB. FILET MIGNON 47.2F,5LBS. CHICKEN 47.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.49LBS.$97(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
Wash And Rinse Water: Clean And Proper Temperaturecritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED MANUEL WAREWASHING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER AND MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE NOT ABLE TO TURN ON COLD WATER TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 7Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING OBSERVED 154.0F FOR FINAL RINSE SANITIZING AT THIS TIME.ALSO,BOOSTER AT MACHINE LEAKING WATER ON TO FLOOR AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE SANITIZING AT 180.0F OR ABOVE ON DISH MACHINE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 8Priority
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE,ON LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COUNTER AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,POTATOE PEELER,CAN OPENER,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ,WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR 1- DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND GLASS SMALL COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK BASIN .MUST ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 22, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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