Joe's Barbque

April 21, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

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 EIGHTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND THE FURNACE, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT AND BACK OF THE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS FROM THE GROUND AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOV. 20, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #34 FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #41 MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE CHICKEN AND FISH IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR AND THE COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNTS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. (UNIT STORING CHICKEN AND FISH HAS A FOUL ODOR).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. • BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ PIT STAINED AND GREASY; CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AROUND PIT. THE WINDOW VENT FAN IN FRONT OF THE PIT HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 3, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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