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Gemini Bistro
July 28, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings16
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 90.7F. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND INCREASED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. THREE ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS ALL BEING USED AS PREP SINKS WITH PLASTIC STRAINERS IN ALL AND SURROUNDED BY PREPPING TOOLS SUCH AS CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE ONE SINK AS A HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL SINKS.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES INSIDE THE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS, THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH CHICKEN AT 51.2F, OCTOPUS AT 56.1F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOTED TUNA AT 47.5F, COOKED RISOTTO AT 46.6F AND OTHER ASSORTED FOODS. ALL FOODS IN BOTH COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/HaccpInspector note: OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD ie: STEAKS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGES. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REVIEW. STEAKS DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing MethodsInspector note: NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN GRANTED BY C.D.P.H. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION IN VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TUNA AT 47.5F AND COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 54.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 51.2F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: ALL STORED CLEAN POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC STRING AS MEANS OF A GRIP ON THE KITCHEN UTENSILS. UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE OR THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NO IODINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE AND NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISH ROOM LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR ALL SANITIZING METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE LOCATED AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT SEVERAL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.---- • ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE CORRAL MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The PublicInspector note: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-10-22 REPORT #2561949 NOT POSTED VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 10, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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