Kiss The Cook Bbq

June 6, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY HANDSINK IN FRONT OR REAR PREP HANDSINK OR TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, ALFREDO PASTA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION... NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 250LBS COOKED RIBS, 50 LBS WINGS, 120 LBS COOKED CHICKEN PARTS, 50 LBS PASTA, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 52F-65F. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. COST $5000. MUST HOLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 52F. OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEEMPERATURE 0F 62F. BOTH UNITS WERE STORING TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME. UNUT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. MUST MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BEHIND LARGE SMOKER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND INSIDE SMALL CUBBY SPACE WHERE CAMERA MONITORS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FACILITYEXTER AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED KITCHENWARE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FOOD, SAUCES, INGREDIENTS ETC.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. • OBSEREVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA PLUMBING FIXTURE (FAUCET) MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN REAR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM FREE OF ACUUMULATED BUILD UP.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
code 58

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