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Sammy's Red Hots

August 7, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING, SOAPING & RINSING POTS/PANS/UTENSILS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP SINK FOR WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE, WITH IMMERSION OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3-PARTS OF THIS SINK.
code 8Priority
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: (7-38-020) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP & THE THRESHOLD IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF OUTER OPENINGS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF RUST.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INTERIOR OF 2-COMP SINK, MILKSHAKE MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING DUE TO GREASE/DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS AROUND 2-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & MISSING WALL TILES REPLACED. PEELING PAINT IN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING MUST BE REMOVED.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 27, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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