Sammy's Touch

January 13, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 55.6-56.3F, CUCUMBER SAUCE 51.2F, AND SOUR CREAM 50F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SANITIZER, 3-COMP SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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: 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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER SLICER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER 3-COMP SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND SHAKE MIXER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN EAST STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CEILING PANELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS, CONTAINERS, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED OUTSIDE ALONG BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Healths Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
code 30
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. PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
code 31
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CEILING PANELS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, GRILL, BURNERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC).
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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC)
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS NEAR PIPE FITTING UNDER EAST EXPOSED SINK, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EAST STORAGE AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN INSIDE ALL CEILING PANELS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (SPILLS).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.
code 36
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. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE EXTENDING FAUCET.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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