Flaming Pot

May 7, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN ROOM WHERE DISHWASHER IS LOCATED FOR HANDWASHING. SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
code 11Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER PROTECTING BAR AREA FROM PUPLIC. OPEN SPACE OBSERVED DOES NOT PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREA.
code 16
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 TEN OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA; MUST REMOVE. MUST HAVE LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON PREMISES AT REINSPECTION AS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST INSTALL A THRESHOLE TO SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR SO THAT THERE IS NO VISIBLE LIGHT SEEN.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND/OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE FOOD SANITATION CLASS DURING LICENSE REINSPECTION. RECOMENDED TWO OR MORE MANAGERS.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE NOT CONNECTED COMPLETLY. MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO ALL CHEMICALS SO THAT A FULL CYCLE CAN BE RUN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL DAILY.
code 22
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED; MUST CLEAN SINK.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: COOKING, PREP TABLES, DISHES, UTENSILS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, COUNTERS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED IN VARIOUS ROOMS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SEAL AREAS ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WHERE NEEDED IN PANELING. SEAL HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT, SEAL ALONG WALL/FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE WALLCOVING IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHTS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER; PROVIDE LIGHT FOR BOTH UNITS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT ON; VENTILATION MUST BE WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NO VENTILATION FANS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS; MUST INSTALL VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAK AT SPRAYER AT ONE COMP SINK AT DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREEE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
code 38

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