Sai Cafe

March 12, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. COOKS LINE SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWEL, USED LINEN HANGING TO DRY AND CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. SUSHI BAR SINK WITH FOOD PAN INSIDE. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWEL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED RICE IN WARMER/COOKER AT 92.3F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES LESS THAN A POUND DISCARDED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/4 OF CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE.
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. ALL ICE DISCARDED.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL INSPECTED AND TAG REMOVED BY C.D.P.H.
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED: RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN PREP COOLER ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ABOVE GINGER DRESSING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
code 16
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FACILITIES INADEQUATE. OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM UNDER DOOR SWEEP OF LOCKED DOOR INSIDE WASHROOM.WATER SMELLING OF SEWAGE. MANAGEMENT STATES HE HAS NO KEY. TOLIET DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOLIET, REPAIR ANY LEAKS. REMOVE WASTE WATER AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED DOOR UPON RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WASHROOM AND MUST USE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
code 26
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CLOTH LINEN AS FOOD COVER IN COOLERS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.COOKS LINE COOLER DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVES. MISSING FAN GUARD IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR BULK FOOD FLOUR CONTAINER MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH BROKEN/MISSING TILES AND IN POOR REPAIR: UNDER SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH HOLES, OPEN CREVICES. AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING RAW FISH DELIVERY. IE: TUNA.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 41

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