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July 15, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • 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 TURKEY 53.6F AND HAM 54.8F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H74005.
    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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL AND IN NORTHWEST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74005.
    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 206F AND SLICED DELI MEATS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 21
  • 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 #289263 ON 12-2-10 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM 9-16-10. 32 REMOVE ALL POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, KNIVES, FOOD CONTAINERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), CABINET UNDER SINK AND LEDGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. 34 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 AREAS (GREASE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS). 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. 35 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). 41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 29
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
    code 30
  • 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. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE RUST AND NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
    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, FREEZERS, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVES, KNIVES, FOOD CONTAINERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS) CABINET UNDER SINK AND LEDGE IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, EXPOSED SINKS, 3-COMP SINK, POTATO SLICER, CURTAINS, 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. 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). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS
    code 35
  • 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 THERMOMETERS IN ALL 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    code 41
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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