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July 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SETTTING UP DIRTY DISHES ON TRAYS AND PUT THEM THROUGH THE DISHMACHINE,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HANDLED CLEAN DISHES AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING WAS GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000073312-18
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING UNIT(BREAK FAST DISHES) WITHOUT SANITIZE SOLUTION.MANAGER AND I CHECKED UNIT 4TIMES WITH (0PPM).SET UP A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SSANITIZING PURPOSE(100PPM). AT 11:00 AM ANOTHER EMPLYOYEE THAT STARTED THE SHIFT WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, PRESENTLY 100PPM IS PROVIDE TO UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073312-18
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE LARGE DUMPSTER LEAKING FOOD LIQUID ON GROUND, PUDDLE OF LIQUID FOOD IN FRONT OF THE DUMPSTER WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER.ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEAN,WE(MANAGER AND I )OBSERVED LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IT.KEEP DUMPSTER,WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073313-10
code 19
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. REPLACE BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,UNABLE TO CLEAN.ALSO SEAL OPENING FROM BASE TO BACK PANEL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREA. FOOD GRIMES BUILD-UP.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR(LIGHT SHIELD IS HELD WITH A WIRE, WHICH HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GREASE(ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT).MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SIDE OF DISH MACHINE.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA
code 36
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. MECHANICAL STOPPERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING(UNABLE TO KEEP WATER INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 1, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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