Jordan Valley

June 17, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED A COMPLETELY COVERED AND UNUSED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. NO WASHBOWL HAND SINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM OR ADJACENT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WASHBOWL HAND SINK IN OR DIRECTLY ADJACENT OF THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN THE TOLIET ROOM, HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED, COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GROUND BEEF, ITALAIN BEEF, NACHO CHEESE) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (ITALAIN BEEF, GROUND BEEF, NACHO CHEESE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 300 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR FRONT COUNTER/CASHIER AREA BOTTOM SHELF, REAR BOTTOM UNDER CHIP RACK,ON THE SHELVES WHERE DRY GOODS ARE SOLD IN AISLE 3, AND IN THE REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR DISH AREA/UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF CANDY, CHIPS, AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TAPE AND FOIL BEHIND THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE RAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK LOCTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • OBSERVED A COVERED MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE MOP SINK ACCESIBLE AND OPERABLE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP FOR THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. NOTED PER EMPLOYEE BUSINESS USES GARBAGE CAN AT CITY BUS STOP, ALSO NOTED RECEPTACLES IN REAR DESIGNATED FOR THE BUILDING. PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF AGREEMENT WITH BUILDING OWNER TO USE RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DISH AREA, AND BACK DRY STORAGE /TOLIET ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 ( OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SALES, STORAGE, PREP, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR DISH WASHING AREA) #47 ( OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2367028 DATED FOR 04/10/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 20, 2020: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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