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Genes Sausage Shop
November 10, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE (CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ARE EXPIRED).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/HaccpInspector note: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SELLS CURED AND SMOKED MEAT PRODUCTS. HACCP PLAN OBSERVED TO BE ON SITE BUT NO VARIANCE OR HACCP APPROVAL PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HACCP PLAN MADE IN 2004 AND INDICATE MAKING OF PRODUCTS THAT IS SHELF STABLE.A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).
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Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing MethodsInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED SMOKED AND CURED MEAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SALE OF PRODUCT UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPS WITH OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA,BRICK WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT SMOKER EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 19, 2020: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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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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