Imbibe Humboldt Park

October 8, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK CARNITAS AT 43.3-47.3, AND PULLED PORK AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $18. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
Wash And Rinse Water: Clean And Proper Temperaturecritical

Inspector note: NO HOT OR COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FAUCET SPIGOT WAS BROKEN OFF OF THE FAUCET EXTENDER AND WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT REPLACED THE PART DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 7Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A DEAD RAT NEXT TO THE HVAC UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS AND DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER BEHIND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473224 ON 5/30/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. 38/01 - INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 41/01 - REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER IN THE PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALL AT THE FLOOR BASE. REMOVE THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING WHERE THE GARBAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN ALL RODENT BURROWS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
code 45

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