Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets, Inc.

May 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#543382 ON 5-18-11 18 FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN MECHANICAL ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM. 26 NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 33 CLEAN FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS. 35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
code 14Priority
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: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
code 26
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/ REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.
code 29
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 AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS AND LIQUOR STORAGE.
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. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM AND BANQUET AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, BANQUET AREA AND SOUTH LOBBY (IN ALL AREAS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MECHANICAL AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
code 36
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. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR SPRAYER ON SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.
code 41

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Compared with Fail on May 25, 2011: 11 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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