Pulaski Food & Deli Inc

November 23, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings5

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE UNAWARE OF DAY-TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE FACILITY. CALLED OWNER.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES, AT ALL HAND SINKS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE 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 ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEANUP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF BEING STORED AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (72F) ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-35-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN A COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH WATER IN THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD,
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FOOD PREP AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET 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: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED GREASE FROM THE FRYER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR (ROD) SLOW DRAIN IN HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST PROVIDED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO FLOORS IN DISH, WALK-IN COOLER AND STAFF TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST REPAIR BROKEN BASIN ON MOP SINK IN DISH AREA. ALSO, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 7, 2017: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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