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Fogo De Chao

January 29, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS, 89.2F AT COLD PREP AND 43.9F AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 120F, OF THE FRESH WATER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT SMALL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F FOR A STATIONARY RACK SINGLE TEMPERATURE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF BOTH GARAGE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS).OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE(NEAR DUMPSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND TONGS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
code 44
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT AND COLD FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570592 DATED 02/02/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 2, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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