North Branch Fried Chicken

June 8, 2020 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS ON HAND WASHING SINKS DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE WASH ROOMS. • OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS 74.5 F.MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY INTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED; INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY INTO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY 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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ACROSS FROM HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST SEAL SECTION OF EXPOSED BRICK/PLASTERED WALL ALONG WEST SIDE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA SUCH THAT MENTIONED WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    code 58

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