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October 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL WASTE WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR THROUGH GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HAND SINKS FILLED WITH BOTTLES, KETTLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL UNDER POTATOES, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACK, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED FREEZER WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON MILK CRATES AND EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, 50-60 FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
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 153.6F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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. 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 36
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 CLOSETS, REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 22, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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