Gale Street Inn

July 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(ABOVE 41F) IN 4 DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. COLD TCS FOODS INCLUDE RICE 50.0F, CRAWFISH BUTTER 48.4F, ORZO 52.0F, SWISS CHEESE 48.7F, BUTTER 47.3F, ROASTED POTATOES 47.3F, FETA CHEESE 44.1F, COOKED SLICED ONIONS 44.2F, DICED TOMATOES 47.8F, BUTTER WITH COOKED ONIONS 50.5F, PASTA 45.5F, SPINACH 46.4F, COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 45.1F, AND RICE WITH TOMATOES 46.4F. CORRECTED ON SITE,FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.(VALUED AT $105/WEIGHING 10 LBS)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE, FOUR DRAWER COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN WINE/WATER ROOM, OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP ROOM CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 1 LARGE FLY IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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