New Chicago Pak Sweets

April 18, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE DISPENSING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEM AND REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HADNSINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE SERVED , SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH THEIR HANDS. ALSO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA HAS A DRAIN LINE ATTACHED TO IT THAT DRAINS THE WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COLLER INSIDE THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE DRAIN LINE AND ESNURE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE CORNER ALONG THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA, AND IN THE WOODEN CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED. • OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH A LEAK UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SPRING SO THAT DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 26, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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