First Slice Pie Cafe

July 30, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED PORK AT 50.0F,DELI MEAT AT 48.8F,BLEU CHEESE/MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.9,MEAT LASAGNA AT 55.6F,BROCCOLI QUICHE AT 51.8F,BEANS AT 55.4F,DUCK AT 62.6F,GARBANZO BEANS AT 55.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.6F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND QUICHES ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND INSIDE THE CLUTTERED WASHROOM/UTILITY ROOM AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MAIN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FURNACE ROOM AND WASHROOM/UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER,AROUND,HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2580506 DATED:08/22/2023 #38 6-202.15--OBSERVED 1/4TH INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP. #47 4-501.11--OBSERVED DOOR OF ICE MACHINE COVER DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #49 4-601.11(C)--OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/6/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 22, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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