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Red Lobster

June 14, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SEAFOOD, RICE, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 138F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL WAREWASHING MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-025
code 16
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: RUST ACCUMULATION NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS AT WAIT LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (INCLUDING VENTS, MOTORS, RUBBER GASKETS OF DOOR), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. FAUCET LOOSE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO GROUT FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEAN AND DRY • FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA, WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, FOOD ACCUMULATION. FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSSIVE FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 1, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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