Houndstooth Saloon

August 31, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: I NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RUSTED METAL REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
    code 38
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. • PLASTIC TAPE WAS NOTED ALONG THE WOOD LEDGE ALONG THE BAR AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED AN INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A LEG/PROP FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS IN BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BAR SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 1ST FLOOR METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. • INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND SINK, UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE, AT THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING AREA, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. • ALL STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ARE NOTED WITH PILED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
    code 55
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.
    code 58
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-19-20 REPORT #2373990 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. TODAY'S SUMMARY WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 19, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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