Noonokabab

January 23, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS OF EMPLOYEES OPEN AND UNCOVERED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA INCLUDING COLD HOLDING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE PROPER HANDLING OF DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, DRINKING FROM CUPS/ BOTTLES WITH SEALING LIDS.
code 6Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT (RTE) WITH BARE HANDS DURING PREP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING BREAD OFF THE COOKING GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE READY TO EAT FOODS CAN NOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS - USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULA, WAX PAPER ETC.. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS TO INDENTIFY DRY PRODUCTS STORED, EXAMPLE (SALT, FLOUR, ETC.).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP IN BOTTOM CENTER OF NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS AND GAP IN THE CENTER AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DRY STORAGE DOOR WHICH LEADS TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CLOSURE TO DOOR TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM, FRONT FULL SERVICE PREP AREA, AND APPROX. 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED OFFICE/ LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDATION TO NOTIFY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE DOWN AND AWAY FROM CONTAMINANTS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT SOUTH END PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING AND SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO THE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE COOLER WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS WITH SPILLAGE AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS, COOKING STOVE WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INCLUDING PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD UP, EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF DISH MACHINE WITH DRIED UP DEBRIS AND STOAGE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF SPRAYER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS UNUSED RACKS AND METAL ALONG FENCE OF ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE/ LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON LIGHTS, FOOD ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP AREAS, REFRIGERATION AND COOKING STATIONS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 3COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE HALL LEADING TO DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHTING. • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE REAR CENTER FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 5, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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