Jerk City

April 21, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • food received at unsafe tempscritical
    Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    code 12Priority
  • 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, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE PREP TABLE AT 52.3F-60.4F AND 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR 7-UP COOLER AT 51.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 43LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    code 3Priority
  • 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA NOTED WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
    code 32
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 2, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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