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Sam's Red Hot

August 20, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Foods not protected during storage or service. Observed black slimy substance around interior panel of ice machine and condensation dripping and coming into contact with fresh ice. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ice machine and all parts to prevent possible contamination of food. Serious citation issued 7-38-0005(A). "Held for Inspection" placed on ice machine.
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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit screen dooris not rodent or insect proofed. Screen door has mesh wirewith rips and missing screen while rear door is being kepted open. Instructed to repair screen door and have door tight fitting to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed to install screen over front serving window when not serving customers to prevent insects. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught premises. Ceiling not maintained in toielt room. Instructed to repair ceiling and have smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling in prep area not maintained or cleaned-excessive grease and dust built-up. Instructed to detail clean and/or paint surafce.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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