Kenny's Ribs & Dusties Express

February 24, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings1

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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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
code 12Priority
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. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A STATE APPROVED PEST CONTROL COMPANY-TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THE COMPANY & TECHNICIANS STATE LICENSE, COPY OF MSDS(PESTACIDE),MAP OF PREMISES WITH ALL BAIT STATIONS INDICATED ON MAP AND CURRENT RECEIPTS. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF-HAS A 1/4 INCH OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. PROVIDE ORIGIONAL COPY OF ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
code 21
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. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHERE FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL PACKING.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLING/COOKING EQUIPTMENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ALSO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPS. OF 140F OR HIGHER OR COLD OF 40F OR LOWER.
code 31
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. NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES AND DARK STAINS REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, THE RUG IN DINING AREA, WASHROOM FLOORS,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL CORNERS. NOTED HEAVY SYRUP ON FLOOR REMOVE SAME. ALSO, NOTED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, SEALING ANY AND ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES. NOTED LEAKY WALL ON EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT, REPAIR LEAK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNWANTED EQUIPTMENT.
code 41

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