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Kinzie St. Chop House

April 14, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY NO LONGER HAVE OYSTERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER THE PRODUCT COMES IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE SALE OF THE LAST OYSTER IN THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME MENU ITEMS SUCH AS STEAKS AND CHOPS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED ESTABLISHMENT MARK ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS THAT CONNECT WITH FOOTNOTE ALREADY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, NEAR LIQUOR ROOM, AND NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF 2 LARGE STANDING COOLERS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. • OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON A ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRANCE FROM DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED 3 UNUSED WINE COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ONSITE WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 10, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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