Salt & Pepper Diner

September 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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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.WE OBSERVED NO WATER COMING OUT FROM FAUCET ONCE HOT WATER KNOB WAS PRESSED LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.THE MANAGER FOUND THAT THE HOT WATER VALVE BENEATH SAID SINK WAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
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.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEANED,SANITIZED BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ALONG REAR DISHWASHING AREAS,REAR ROLL UP GARAGED DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED GAP AT MIDDLE OF SAID DOOR LIGHT COMING THRU ALSO FOUND FRONT DOORS TO PREMISES WIDE OPEN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FRONT DOORS CLOSED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALSO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 30
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.MUST APPLY A LIGHT WELD ON THE UPPER PART OF THE 3 COMP SINK TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING STOVES AT REAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE CREAM SERVICE TABLE,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
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.FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.
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 THERMOMETERS FOR MILK COOLER FRONT AREA,NORTH COOLER COOKING LINE.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 21, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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