Halsted Food & Fresh Meat

June 22, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • food received at unsafe tempscritical
    Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
    Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT ALL HAND SINKS-PREP,DISH AREA.
    code 12Priority
  • 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. PREMISES FREEZER,DISPLAY MEAT COOLER NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW.
    code 2Priority
  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 9Priority
  • 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. MUST REPAIR BOTH FRONT DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND SIDES.
    code 18
  • Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof
    Inspector note: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.NO INSIDE RECEPTACLES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE
    code 20
  • Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles
    Inspector note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. NO SOAP , TOWEL DEVICE OR TISSUE DEVICE IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
    code 27
  • 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. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR REAR STORAGE (SHELVING UNITS,PALLETS). ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
    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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SINKS,ETC.
    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.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS OF PREMISE,AND SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS.
    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. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS,CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS,ALONG LOWER WALLS,PIPES.MUST SEAL.
    code 35
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    code 37
  • 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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER IN COOLERS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST INSTALL DEVICE TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS ETC. ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
    code 41

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