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August 2, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings14
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING/CHOPPING READY TO EAT ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND APPLY FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR USE TONGS OR OTHER UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: 3-501.18 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED MEATBALLS, PREPARED PASTA SAUCES) IN CONTAINERS WITH A LABEL ON IT CONTAINING THE DATES OF 7/15/22 AND 7/19/22 (PASTA CONTAINERS) AND THE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING A DISCARD DATE. EMPLOYEE STATES "THE SAUCES ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS". INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND NEVER HOLD ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS, WITH DAY 1 BEING THE DAY THE PRODUCT WAS PREPARED AS STATED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CODE RULES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, BEEF, LAMB) ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A FOOT NOTE FOR EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. EMPLOYEE ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Washing Fruits & VegetablesInspector note: 3-302.15(A) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CUTTING WHOLE ROMAINE LETTUCE WITHOUT WASHING THE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH WHOLE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING INTO THE PRODUCE.
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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & UsedInspector note: 4-502.14 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE LARGE CONTAINER OF SHUCKED MOLLUSCAN SHELLS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT, EMPLOYEE STATES " MOLLUSCAN FISH IS SHUCKED, MADE IN A PUREE AND THE SHELLS ARE SANTIZED AND USED FOR A DISH" INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE MOLLUSCAN SHELLS MORE THAN ONCE AS STATED IN THE FOOD CODE PLUS SHELLS CAN NOT BE SANITIZED DUE TO BEING POROUS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN ON THE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on October 14, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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