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December 5, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD: BEEF AT 46.7F/47.2F/48.5F, CHICKEN AT 47.2F, STEAK AT 48.3F, SQUID AT 48.7F/47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. 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: FOUND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (SEE VIOLATION #60)
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200847 ISSUED ON 08-13-2018 #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 20, 2018: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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