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Old Country Buffet

March 14, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: FRONT DOOR OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS 1/2 INCH.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THE EXIT DOOR HAS 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #33 Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned.34 Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.35 Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA,AND THE FRONT ICE AND SODA POP IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED MAY USE NOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE PUMP WITH RACKS AND GARDEN HOSE STORED NEXT TO WAFFLE IRONS AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND GREASE PUMP FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS,PANS THAT ARE STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES,OVEN RACKS IN WALK IN UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT MANUAL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ETC
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BAKERY,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR VERY WET
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 11, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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