Gas City

September 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND RECH-IN SELLING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(FROM 46.5F TO 50F)UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW THROUGHT.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, HOT DOG, LUNCH MEAT,FRESH EGGS.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-0059(A) H000074241-11
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER:VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT(13 BAGS OF 4 AND 60Z) AT TEMP OF 48 7F; 1 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.4F; 2 PACKAGE OF HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F; 4 BAGS OF 8OZ EACH OF VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESEAT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F.VARIOUS KIND OF MILK(3 FALF GALLONS OF MILK,3 GALLONS OF MILK)AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 48F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED,HOWEVER MILK WAS TAGGEDAND SEAL WAS REMOVED FOR PROPER DISPOSAL FROM THE MILK COMPANY OR GARBAGE COMPANY, A RECIPT MUST BE PROVIDED UPON REINSPECTION FROM THE DISPOSAL COMPANY.POUND 20 VALUE 45.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074241
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: 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. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,THRU THE ICE DISPENSER OF POP MACHINE).TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" UNIT IS TURNED OFF.CONTACT A TECHNICIAN FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.USE ICE IN BAGS FOR THE POP MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H000074242-12
code 4Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR ANY RECIPT/INVOICE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 H000074242-12
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REAR DOOR FRAME OUTSIDE MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACE(HOLES AND RUST).REMOVE BASE OF SHELF UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANND SINK BETWEEN THE COUNTER AND THE SINK, ON BOTH SIDE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO REMOVE EXCESS WATER UNDER THE POP MACHINE(INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF CABINET)
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR TILES OR MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPLACE BROKEN COVING FROM BASEBOARD WALL IN FRONT THE 2 DOOR RACH-IN FREEZER.REPLACE COVING THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESAEL OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO PAINT
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REROUTE DISCHARGE WATER HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE POP DISPENSER MACHINE,ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. A GREASE TRAP IS NEEDED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,OR MUST KNOW IF ONE IS ALREADY ON PREMISES, OUTSIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ADDITIONAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREZEERS.
code 40

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