Ogden Food Mart/Sam's Submarine

November 16, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (FRIED CHICKEN) IN A CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 4 LBS AT 86.8F VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
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: OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, HAMBURGER) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS; TOP AND BOTTOM OF GRILL, INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD, ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ANOTHER CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BOTH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT PREP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

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Compared with No Entry on October 23, 2014: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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