Kitchen + Kocktails

September 16, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE REAR KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND AT THE SLUSHIE PREPARATION AREA WHERE THE SPACEMAN FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MACHINE NEEDS TO BE IN WORKING CONDITION AND SANITIZING ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. • THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
code 36
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. • OBSERVED LARGE SLUSHIE MACHINE IN REAR BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: THE WOMENS AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. FOUND A MISSING PIECE OF TILE FLOORING IN THE BAR AREA. FOUND WALL PEELING OFF THE BASEBOARD NEAR THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. • ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

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