Mix Mex-Cue

May 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings2

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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: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED SMOKER OUTSIDE. FACILITY PLANS TO USE SAID SMOKER TO COOK MEATS. SMOKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES MOVED INSIDE TO PRVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN REAR AREA SURROUNDING SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FRESH COAT OF SEALANT.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED INCORRECT TEST STRIPS ON SITE. FACILITY HAS QUAT TEST STRIPS; HOWEVER FACILITY UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER UTLIZED MATCHES TEST STRIPS UTILIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR GRATE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKING FLOW OF WATER. WATER SPLASHES OFF GRATE AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE GRATE IS FITTED PROPERLY.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR A CONTRACT FROM LICENSED GARBAGE COMPANY WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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