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December 12, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORIOTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO ROACHES IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ROACH ON PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE AND ON INTERIOR OF SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE ROACHES KILLED AND REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD TO ELEVATE TWO DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR BASE OF BOTH BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON ALL SHELVING OF PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SANDWICH PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON FAUCETS OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE UTILITY SINK STAINED WITH DEAD BUGS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET USED TO STORE BAKING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED ROUND HOLE AND MISSING CORNER PANEL ON NORTHSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER) . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN BETWEEN TABLES. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH CIRCUIT BREAKER. OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES AT BASE OF FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TILES AT BASE OF FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOOR VENTS UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR VENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 18, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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