Hi-Tops

December 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS ASSORTED COOKED FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUP, ASSORTED SAUCES AND OTHER RAW FOODS FOUND MOLDY AND RANCID INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $100.00. MANAGEMENT ALSO STATES KITCHEN HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 MONTHS. ESTABLISHMENT SELLS COOKED FROZEN PIZZA AT THIS TIME.
code 1Priority
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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. GLASS JARS USED FOR BAR SNACKS MUST BE WASHED AFTER EACH USE.
code 31
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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS AND BASEMENT/PREP WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS.
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. MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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. BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING TO ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAINING. MUST INSTALL.
code 38

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