Pokeworks Chicago 2

August 7, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FISH, RICE; ETC., IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EV VENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 5Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS BEING HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 5 LBS OF AHI TUNA, 55F, VALUED AT, $300, AND 3LBS OF SCALLOPS, 49F, VALUED AT $300. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN OPENED AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, BUT NO HACCP/VARIANCE PROCESS ON-SITE FOR MACHINE. PER PIC, MACHINE IS USED WEEKLY TO PREPARE CHICKEN, FISH AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL VARIANCE IS PROVIDED, CONTACT CDPH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 29
  • Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE INFORMATION ON-SITE, CONTACT CDPH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 32
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN DUNKIN DONUTS NEXT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 18, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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