La Josie

August 26, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED A HAND-SINK BEHIND THE REAR BAR, WITH SLICED FRUIT AND ICE IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. A HAND-WASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DRINKING FROM A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COVER. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination oF Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE REAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE In a clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN LEVEL PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN SUN PUMP ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 3, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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