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August 15, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CEREAL DISPLAY AREA WHERE THREE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, A BIN FULL OF ICE WITH A MEATAL CUP STORED INSIDE, GLASS CUPS, DISPOSABLE CUPS, AND GLOVES STORED ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR ALL OBSERVED IN THE SAME SAID AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARE A BEVERAGE UPON ARRIVAL. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. UPON ARRIVAL MANAGER ON SITE DID NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ONLY CERTIFICATE FROM WHERE THE COURSE WAS TAKEN. OBSERVED MANAGER WHO WAS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL CALL HIGHER MANAGEMENT TO INFORM THEM ABOUT PLUMBING ISSUE. OWNER MADE CONTACT WITH SANITARIAN AT APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED WITH THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF A CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BIN STORED ON THE DISH RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WOODEN PLATFORMS THAT ELEVATE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE METAL POST IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS OF THE HOT WATER TANKS AND DRY STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 GNATS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND 3 FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE WATER PITCHERS ARE STORED AT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS STORED AT THE FRONT AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID WATER PITCHERS AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLING INTO THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PRE AREA, WHEN BASINS WERE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER THE SAID CLOSET IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574969 ISSUED ON 04/26/2023. #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #54 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES. #55 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 26, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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