Fox & Obel

March 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND 9.5 LBS. OF MONGOLIAN BEEF & 7 LBS. OF SZECHUAN CHICKEN ON DISPLAY CASE AT TEMPS BETWEEN 50.1-59.9F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT DISPOSED OF = $193.50. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED FRESH CHICKEN BREAST ON A TRAY THAT WAS ALSO HOLDING WHOLE CHICKEN PIECES, SET ASIDE FOR DISCARDING. THE WHOLE RAW CHICKEN PIECES WERE GREENISH IN COLOR, & SITTING ON ABOUT 1/4 INCH OF STALE BRINE. THESE PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE BUTCHER'S WALK-IN COOLER, & PROPERLY DISPOSED OF. All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: NOTED MEATS WERE STORED IN BUTCHER'S WALK-IN COOLER, WHERE THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVINGS & AROUND CORNERS HAVE ACCUMULATED STALE FOOD DEBRIS . DRIP PANS UNDER MEAT SHELVINGS HAD DRIED-UP BLOOD/JUICES. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER TRAPPED UNDER A PAN ON THE FLOOR & BY WALLBASE/AROUND SINK'S GREASE TRAPS AT BUTCHER SHOP AREA, PRODUCING A STRONG RANCID ODOR THRU-OUT THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ENTIRE AREA. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; CONDENSATION PAN UNDER UPRIGHT COOLER IN BAKING AREA MUST BE FREE OF SLIMY YELLOWISH WATER THAT HAS COLLECTED IN THIS PAN & MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED/PAINTED DUE TO HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: AIR VENTS OF DISPLAY CASES FOR DAIRY & CHEESE/SAUSAGE; COMPRESSORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE; FAN GUARDS OF VEGETABLES WALK-IN COOLER, DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRY/COLD STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY INSIDE MOST WALK-IN COOLERS & FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT - MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY FOOD, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET SPRAYER AT PREP SINK IN PASTRY ROOM MUST BE KEPT ON A HOOK & ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINK; 2-FAUCETS OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM ARE LEAKING (WRAPPED WITH TOWELS MUST BE REMOVED). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
code 38

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