Fat Sandwich Company

February 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS PREPARING FOODS.
code 12Priority
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 ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE INSPECTION WAS MADE.
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: BEEF GRAVY IN HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE @180.1F. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FORK MOUTH PIECES AT TO GO PLASTIC WARE STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
code 32
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. EXTERIOR AROUND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT REAR UNDER MOP SINK,UNDER METAL SHELVING, EXPOSED HAND SINK,AT REAR STORAGE. CEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER CRACKED/ DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND ALL FLOORS MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT REAR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR REFRIGERATION. MUST REMOVE.
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. LEAK FROM CEILING AT REAR REFRIGERATION AREA, MUST REPAIR.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line. 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. LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINEN FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY MOP SINK.
code 39

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Compared with Fail on January 6, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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