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Madison Crab House

July 19, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN GARAGE AREA WHERE TCS FOOD ( RICE )WAS BEING PREPARED IN BLACK LARGE RICE COOKER PLUGGED INTO THE WALL WITH A SCOOP ON TOP OF COOKERS LID. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP , AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIAL OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED . • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (FRESH OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST. FOOD ITEM WAS OBSERVED THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A PLASTIC BAG PLACED IN BLACK BASIN IN GARAGE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER WAYS TO THAW INCLUDING SUBMERGING FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL UNAPPROVED SURFACES (FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS) IN GARAGE AREA WHERE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPOSED PIPING, RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT, AND CEMENT FLOORING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION/STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT. • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 18, 2018: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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