Mc Namara's Food & Drinks

July 29, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Observed no handwashing signs at coffee service station and inside washrooms. Must add signs. • Observed no hot water in handwashing sink after running for 30 minutes located in coffee service area. Must repair and maintain hot water at minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Priority Violation 7-38--030(C). Citation issued.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 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: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: Observed black, slimy, moldy substances inside water components of ice maker dripping into ice,"Ice is used for human consumption". Must remove ice and detail clean, sanitize, and maintain the areas inside ice maker. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005,Citation issued.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS,PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. –
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: Found no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority Foundation violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Observed 100 rodent mice droppings in rear dry storage/liquor storage closet. Observed approximately 50 rodent mice droppings in furnace room. Observed 25 rodent mice droppings in unused oven in kitchen. Observed 20 live fruit flies in walls and ceilings in bar area. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas, remove live fruit flies,Pest services recommended at this time. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(A),Citation issued.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Must repair or replace and maintain for smooth and cleanable surface. • Observed cutting boards are worn down with deep grooves. Must replace and maintain.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Observed build up of dirt, debris, and grease underneath ovens in kitchen. Observed build up of dirt and debris on tiles behind grill and front three compartment sink. Observed build up of debris, dirt, and food debris underneath reach in coolers in bar area. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MAKER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. • OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 2 URINALS IN WASH ROOM COMPLETELY COVERED IN BLACK PLASTIC NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: Observed oily green food waste water debris backing up into right compartment of three compartment sink after center sink is drained. Then oily green food waste water debris backs into left compartment of sink before draining out. Observed gray, oily food debris backing into right compartment of rear three compartment sink after draining center compartment. Then gray, oily waste waters food debris backs up into left compartment before draining out. Instructed management to utilize the dish washing machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize kitchen utensils and equipments. Must repair and maintain adequate liquid waste water disposal. Priority Violation 7-38-030(C),Citation issued.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NO PROOF OF TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

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