L & M Food And Deli

March 16, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIFED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORN BEEF,TURKEY,COOKED GROUND BEEF,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. TURKEY 45.9F.1.5LBS. CORNED BEEF 46.6F.1LBS.ROAST BEEF 45.7F.1LBS. TURKEY 46.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF TOXIC ITEMS.OBSERVED 2- BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTION AND A BOTTLE OF DISH WASHING LIQUID ON TOPSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE CHEMICALS PROPERLY.MANAGER REMOVE CHEMICAL DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.9F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER AND DELI DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,INSIDE OF CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 4- COMP SINK.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER POP SLEEVES,FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,SAW MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2311541 8/29/19 NOT CORRECTED #55-Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE OFFICE AREA, DEBRIS AND OVERSTOCK SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN #55-Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AND THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#57-Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 29, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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