Original Halsted Maxwell Street Polish

August 25, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, IT WAS FULL OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK(S) MAINTAINED, ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 11Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES TOUCH A MOP, MOP FLOOR AND AFTER PUTTING THE MOP UP, TAKE OFF HIS GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. AFTER BEING TOLD TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE THEN WENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONLY RINSED HIS HANDS. ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WIPED DOWN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND CHANGED HIS GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND BEGAN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, CLEANING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING RAW FOODS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 11 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 3 IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 4 IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS (WALLS, CEILING, CUTTING BOARDS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.) AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS AND ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER (DOOR IS DAMAGED AND MUST ALSO BE REPLACED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WHEELS/LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS THE CAN OPENER THE POTATO SLICER • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS/FREEZERS- BOTTOM SURFACES AND FAN COVERS, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER AND THE LOWER PREP TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOODS, ALL VENTS AND THE WALLS (REMOVE DIRT/DUST, GREASE BUILD UP AND POLLON).
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN THE PREP AREAS SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT BEING USED.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 8, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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