New Punjab Sweet

July 29, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND SAMOSA FILLED WITH COOKED POTATO, PUFF FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES, KACHI FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS, PAKROA FILLED WITH MIXED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS HAD A BREADED COATING AND WERE DEEP FRIED AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90.6 -113.5 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS, VALUE $800. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER ON RIGHT, DRIPPING ONTO AND INTO FOOD PANS CONTAINING ROSUGLA, CHUM CHUM (DESSERTS). ALSO OBSERVED IN THE ROSGULA WHICH IS STORED IN LIQUID A CUP USED TO DISPENSE THE DESSERT. THE CUP WAS COATED WITH THE LIQUID. ALSO NOTED A PITCHER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLE IN A LARGE FLOUR BIN IN REAR. ALSO NOTED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER ON LEFT WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DISPLAY COOLER REPAIRED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION, PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREP THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORE TO STOP CONTAMINATION AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT THE UNCOVERED DESSERTS ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISPOSED AND DENATURED ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, VALUE $360. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #62718-17
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE AND FLIES. OBSERVED OVER 10 HOUSE FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN RIGHT OF REAR DOOR NEAR ONION SHELF AND GROUPS OF 3 TO 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON SIDE AND INSIDE CABINET BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AND 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. CITATION #62720-10.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, COOKING, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR MISALIGNED REAR SCREEN DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

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