Hamburger Heaven

January 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRACE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE ACCURATE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE FRYERS, UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, GYROS HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSIDE PREP COOLER, AND THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLER, FREEZERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR COOK ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 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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