Frances' Rest & Brunchery

May 5, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME AND FINAL RINSE AT 177.0F.MUST SET UP 4- COMPARTMANT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180,0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LIDS BENT IN A UPRIGHT POSTION ON BOTH ENDS ALSO GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522715 2/6/15 #32-OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR.#33-OBSERVED MOPSINK UNCLEN .MUST CLEAN.#38-OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.#45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IN PLACE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 6, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

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