Fast And Fresh

August 30, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 50 POUNDS OF SHAVED GYROS STORED ON TOP THE REAR PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 53.8F; ALSO FOUND 10#GYRO MEAT ON SPIT AT TEMP OF 74.8F, ONCE ATHE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT,COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS60, VALUE 79.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074099-13
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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND REAR SIDE DOOR OPENED,NO SCREEN DOOR.OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FULL COOKED SHAVED GYROS MEAT STORED ON TOP THE REAR PREP TABLE UNCOVERED.OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO DOOR FRAME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074099-13
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO TOO MUCH GARBAGE IN IT.ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.GROUND HAS LAYER OF GREASE MIXED WITH STAGNATE WATER WHICH FORMED A LAYER OF BLACK AND GREEN SLIME.OBSERVED INSECTS ACTIVITIES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA,GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074100-14
code 19
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 PROOF OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED STORED AND SERVED(ITALIAN BEEF,GYRO MEAT,CHEESE ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074100-14
code 21
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 INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE(SLIME BUILD-UP).
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. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING(DUE TO WATER DAMAGE) IN STORAGE / DISHROOM, NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DUE TO FOOD PROTECTION.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR MOP SINK
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 17, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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