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Firewater Saloon

June 7, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS)
    code 10Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION BEHIND THE BAR AREA. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 16
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER (MAIN PREP/BASEMENT)
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CHIPS ETC)
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: NOTED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (BY REAR DINING). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 0NE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT), REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER). • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR).
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. • FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (05-14-2019). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 12, 2020: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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