Medley Grill & Bbq

September 19, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK WHILE DISH WATER IS BEING SET -UP,EMPLOYEE TURNED WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH SINK.MUST PROVIDE RUNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS 47.7F.1LBS. BEANS-44.6F.2LBS. COLESLAW-47.8F.2LBS. MACARONI-48.2F-48.9F..5LBS COOKED RICE 95.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.7.5LBS. $32.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 48.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON POTATO PEELER ATTACHED TO SHELVING UNIT AND ON WALL AND FLYING AROUND NEAR MOPSINK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MAKE DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SURFACES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER STRAINER,POTATO PEELER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL & PREP TABLE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK FAUCET.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN FURNACE ROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND KEEP DRY. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR HALLWAY. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON LEDGE ABOVE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563455 9/9/22 NOT CORRECTED 2-102.13 : #57-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. 2-102.13 : #58-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-0900(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 9, 2022: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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