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Open Kitchens

November 26, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON THEN RETURNED TO HANDLE FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
code 6Priority
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: FOUND THE REAR OVERHEAD EXIT DOCK DOOR IS DAMAGED AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WEATHER-STRIP IS RIPPED WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND PEST PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND THE (2)MAHONEY GREASE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND THE LIDS AND GREASE DRIPPING ON GROUND THIS IS A SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN:FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PRODUCTION AREAS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST FAN ON UPPER WALL IN THE COOKING/OVEN PREP AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL,EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on May 22, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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