Phlavz Bar & Grille

May 5, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,LAMB CHOPS,EGG ROLLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 115.7F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. 40LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 16LBS. RAW LAMB CHOPS 68.7F & 40LBS. RAW MARINATED CHICKEN 56.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.30LBS. CHICKEN EGG ROLLS 67.5F .30LBS. SALMON EGG ROLLS 66.8F. INSIDE OF A TRAY ON A ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP AREA.30LBS. COOKED JERK WINGS 59.5F. AND 30LBS. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 55.8F. IN A PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 77.0F .2LBS. SLICED TOMATO 59.2F AND 1LB. DICED TOMATO 63.9F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 181LBS. $ 700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 73.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON WALL OUTLET,ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUBLE OVEN,POP & DESSERT COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREP TABLES.ON LEDGES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,IN 3- FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN FREEZER.BASEMENT- ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,UNDER STAIR CASE,ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER OF BOXED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR.1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM-NEXT TO HAND SINK.PRIVATE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND NEXT CAHIRS AND BEHIND BOTH COUCHES,LEANING MIRROR,BAR AREA,BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS -ON FLOOR NEXT TO VANITY,BEHIND TOILET AND AMONGST NESTING MATERIAL A LARGE PILE OF PAPER TOWELS THAT HAVE BEEN SHREEDED WITH MICE DROPPINGS MIXED IN WITH.DINING AREA-NEAR LAST BOOTH.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/5/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY & SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON SURFACES.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED (RUSTED AND FOIL COVERED SHELVING UNITS) OF CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS-SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE PVC BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL HAND SINKS AND TOILETS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR TO STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST HAVE FLOORS THAT HAS CHIPPING AND SCUFFED PAINT SEALED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,REAR CHEMICAL AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIZZA OVEN IF IT'S 75KW'S OR MORE MUST PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. • MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 10, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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