Istanbul Restaurant

April 26, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 52F, FETA CHEESE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 55.5F; COOKED AND MASHED EGGPLANTS PLAIN AND IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.5F &48.8F. COOKED RICE WRAPPED IN VINES LEAF AT TEMP OF 47.4F;COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 47.4F.ALL FOOD WAS STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 40F TO 41F).FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 3, VALUE 100.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).HOOOO59670-11
code 3Priority
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 10 WOOD LARGE CABINETS STORED ON GROUND ,NEXT TO GARBAGE CONTAINERS,AND BEHIND THEM OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS. ALSO IN THE SAME AREA A LARGE AND A SMALL COOKING UNIT.RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE AREA(30 OR MORE).LIDS OF 1ST GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT ABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY, DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN BY REMOVING ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM GROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO59670-11
code 19
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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER(ICE BUILD UP),CLEAN RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOORS OF UNUSED SMALL COOLERS.REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE PREP COOLER,IN PREP AREA.CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT ,SPECIALLY CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES.
code 34
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.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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.NECK FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOOSE, ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 38

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