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Francesca's On Chestnut

June 21, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS/LABELS AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 14Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLWOING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED PORK RANGING BETWEEN 49.1- AND 54.4F,8 LBS LASAGNA @ 64.2F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 4 LBS GROUND PORK @45.3F, 3 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT @ 51.1F, AND 4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO ALL STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS BRUCHETTA @ 72.0F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 80.1F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE. NOTED .5 LBS BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS @ 52.2F, 2 LBS SLICED SALAMI @54.1F,2 LBS MAC AND CHEESE BALLS @55.0F,4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO @ 49.8F, 4 LBS MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 52.0F ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS ITEMS, WHOLE CHICKEN, PASTA, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN BROTH, (COOKED POTATO, MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE (DISCARD)DATE LABELING WHILE ON SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLH HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE @56.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 33
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LABLES ON WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, HERBS) AND MAINTAIN.
    code 37
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING TOWLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH @ LEAST 50PPM.
    code 41
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDING UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    code 55
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 19, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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