Lowcountry

April 21, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LIVE CLAMS ON PREMISES AND ON THE MENU NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. ONE TAG FOUND ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL LIVE SHELLFISH TAGS ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(B).
code 1Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND OBSERVED SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND RINSING OF UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST. FLOOR BAR. 15 FLIES AROUND THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREA. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED AT THE 1ST. FLOOR COOKS LINE LEADING TO THE ALLEY, NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO SUCH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: POTATOES ON THE STOVE TOP @212F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST NOT HANG CLEAN POTS/PANS ABOVE THE KITCHEN MOP SINK FOR STORAGE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE USED MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE 6" FROM THE FLOOR AND BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING OF THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE LOOSE ROCKS FROM DINING ROOM CUSTOMER HAND WASHNG SINK. UNABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER IN THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY AND EXTREMELY STICKY THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AND BETWEEN WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
code 45

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