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July 9, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN COVERED WITH TRAYS AND UTENSILS AND IN FRONT A CART, THE OTHER SINKS HAD CLEANING AND UTENSILS ITEMS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE. HOWEVER, KIT IS NOT COMPLETE THE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT SPOTS OF PREP AREA: UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COFFEE COUNTER, ALSO RAT DROPPINGS AND GNAWED PLASTIC AT FOOD STORAGE, OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS. AS I WAS POINTING OUT THE EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS OWNER WAS SWEEPING THEM. WE OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL MAGGOTS/LARVA UNDER A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 HOUSE FLIES ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND PREMISES. DISHROOM AND FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SMALL FLIES OVER 40. REMOVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: UTENSILS STORED/HANGING FROM SHELF BESIDE THE HANDWASHING MUST BE RELOCATED DUE TO CLOSE TO SOAP USED FOR HANDWASHING
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: GRIMES BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DELIME UNIT.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND ESILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE. • NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED (OUTSIDE THE PARKING LOT,PILED ON THE FLOOR) MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PREMISES AND HANGED ON WALL. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MAST REPAIR NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AMD INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHTNING.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-2-2021, REPORT #2492326 #4103-304-14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS. #47)4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. #48)4-301.12 NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. #49)4-602.13 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #51)5-205.15 WATER SPRAYER AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55) 6-201.11 CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE. #55) 6-201.12 GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN #55)6-201.15 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. 57)NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 2, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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