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King Crab House
September 13, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings12
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE BLENDER. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK. TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WALL-MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE FRONT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AS NOT TO ENCOURAGE HAND WASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT THE DESIGNATED HAND-WASHING SINKS ONLY.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23 WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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food left unprotectedOfficial wording: Food Separated And ProtectedInspector note: NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY-TO-EAT COLESLAW AND CORN ON THE COB. FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE REFRIGERATOR. COOKED SHRIMP AT 47.1F AND 53.9F. COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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consumer advisory missingOfficial wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked FoodInspector note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS "RAW" OYSTERS AND BURGERS/STEAKS THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOK LINE COOLER NOTED AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE BASEMENT PREP REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED THE PLASTIC DISH RACKS AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BADLY STAINED WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND CHIPPING PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. • FLOORS IN FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT PREP/DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on May 11, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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