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Kinzie St. Chop House

March 16, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: NO KNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ON THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE OYSTER ARE CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $8.25,TOTAL 2 LBS.
code 1Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR WALLS, SURFACES AND PLASTIC TUBINGS WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
code 16
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT TO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLUMBER'S PUTTY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUIDL-UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ONE OF THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH STAINED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BAGS OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE TTHE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING PANEL IN THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MISSING ONE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 27, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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