S2 Express Grill

June 28, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings2

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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: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (LOBSTER,STEAK,MASHED POTATO).MUST PROVIDE ,MAINTAIN AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 2Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 18LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO 113.0F-121.6F.15LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 94.3F-103.3F. 3LBS. COOKED ASPARUGUS 77.2F.5LBS. COOKED PHILLY STEAK 120.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 41LBS. $62.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 5.5LBS.RAW LOBSTER TAILS 57.7F-58.3F IN A BUCKET OF WATER ON SHELVING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.5LBS. $160.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
    code 22
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO.MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 39
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    code 44
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DARK AND BLACK DISCOLORED SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES.
    code 49
  • Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES WATER TEMPERATURES ARE REAR HAND SINK 66.0F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK 66.3F,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM 66.2F.MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 110.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 50
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN UNDERNEATH AND LEAKY 2- DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOILET IN REAR PREP AREA OVER FLOWING WITH URINE .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT VENTILATION HOOD. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 16, 2020: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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