Joe's Barbque

February 26, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings0

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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 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO REAR SROTAGE AREAS AND OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED /NOE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PORENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RIBS 167.5*F, HOT HOLDING IN PIT, AND IN COOLER PORK 39.9*F,AND IN FREEZER FISH 0*F AT THIS TIME.
    code 21
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE REPAIRED. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SPRING FOR RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN THE REAR OF PREMISES.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 SMALL AND 2 LARGE PRO[PANE TANKS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ONE LARGE HEATER HAS A PROPANE HEATER ON IT.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 5, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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