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September 13, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

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. FOUND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3F TO 55.7F DURING INSPECTION(FRSH UNCOOKED EGGS 43 PIECES $1.99 EACH AT 52.3F-55.7F,BEEF STEAK 16 PORTIONS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED 2oZ $2.99 EACH AT 53.1F,CHICKEN BREAST ALSO WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY 2oz $2.99 8 PORTIONS AT 54.1F,AND CUB HAM 5pds $27.60,AT 54.6F).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES,AND TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $141.00 .
code 3Priority
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAG ON FILTERS ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED LEATHER SEAT COVER IN N.W DINING.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.
code 35
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 11, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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