Firehouse Steak & Lemonade

August 21, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.4F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(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 TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS PREPACKAGED CHEESE CAKES RANGING FROM 55.8F-56.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 2.5LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
    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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10-15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID & DRIPPING FROM UNDERSIDE.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM LID & UNDERSIDE,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    code 19
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
    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 & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES & LEGS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE,PREP COOLER,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DIPPING WELL,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE GREASE FILTERING UNIT FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 5, 2012: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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