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September 16, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HAM 50.1F, SAUSAGE 52.3F, SALAMI 59.7F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H63269
    code 3Priority
  • 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 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA, AND 2ND FLOOR OFFICE. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPAIR SIDE DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63269
    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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED STEAK 177.5F AND HOAGIE SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63270
    code 21
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AND DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H63270
    code 24
  • 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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, KNIVES (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS) CABINET UNDER SINK AND LEDGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.
    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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT(GRILL, FRYERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA(GREASE SPILLS, FOOD BEBRIS). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE WATER HEATER, UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ALONG BASEBOARDS ETC TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAM TABLES (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, BBQ SAUCE SPILLS). STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS (MOLD, WATER DAMAGE).
    code 35
  • 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 REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 27, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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