Pippins Tavern

September 30, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL DISH AREA; WATER IS AT 80.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL COFFEE PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE LOWER LEVEL COOKS LINE TO BE 75 F AND 44 F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED STORM WATER PIPES LOCATED ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR PIPES LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER BEER KEGS, LIQUOR BOTTLES, AND OTHER ALCOHOL.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: DUMP SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. • MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL BAR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND AIR DUCT INSULATION IN DISREPAIR IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

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