Leon's

August 1, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDSINKS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED BOTH HANDSINKS ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. NO WATER AT EITHER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED AND HELD IE... RIBS, CHICKEN, FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38- 005 CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW FISH 51.5 DEGREES 2LBS, FISH 52.8 DEGREES 2.5 LBS, AND RAW CHICKEN 48.9 DEGREES 8 LBS. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $55.00 12 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 REACH IN COOLER HOLDING FISH IN POOR REPAIR. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IS 57.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER CORRECTED. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVERED OVER 1000 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, IN MEAT SMOKING ROOM, IN FROM SERVING AREA, ALONG WALL AT COOKING AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROX. 12-15 FLIES ON SITE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST RECEIPT. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL SURFACE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND HOT-HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACED.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS AND OPEN FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND COVER FLOOR DRAINS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENT SYSTEM NEEDED IN MEAT SMOKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 28, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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