Kasia's

April 23, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS BEING HELD IN A COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASE SUCH AS BREADED PORK 47.7F,RICE PILAF 60.3F,MUSHROOM EGG ROLLS 45.7F,CHICKEN ROLLS 49.7F,CRAB CAKES 46.6F,WHITE RICE 45.2F, BAKED & SAUTEED CHICKEN 47.0F-51.2F,STUFFED BELL PEPPER 50.7F,CHICKEN STEW 53.2F,HAMBURGER 44.6F,CHICKEN BURGER 45.3F,CABBAGE ROLLS 45.8F-48.0F,VEAL MEAT BALLS 45.1F,SALMON BURGERS 45.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX. 41LBS.$275.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A.CITATION ISSUED.
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED FRONT & BASEMENT DOOR WITH A "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM ,TOP & SIDES OF DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME DOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS,SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
code 32
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,PREP TABLES,EXHAUST FAN,GRINDER,SAW BLADE,FRYERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN ALSO UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & DELI WALK IN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN WALL BASE TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL WALL BASES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SOME WALK IN COOLER.(DIM BULBS).
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK .
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN STORAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 19, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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