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January 8, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CUTTING, TRIMMING AND PACKAGING OF RAW MEATS (BEEF,PORK,CHICKEN,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 2,853 -POUNDS OF MILK RANGING FROM 45.5F-46.4F.16LBS.- COTTAGE CHEESE 45.6F. SOUR CREAM 168LBS. -45.1F-46.2F.12LBS.- CHICKEN SALAD 45.3F.30LBS.-FRENCH ONION DIP 46.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON MILK UNTIL THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 1/21/21.TO SEND BACK TO SUPPLIER TO DISCARD.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 3,079 LBS. $1,350.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AT 47.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG NORTH & EAST WALLS,UNDER STYRO FOAM TRAY PALLET,UNDER STAIRCASE,ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN CLUTTER COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND BUCKET OF DIRTY MOPHEADS IN WATER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS AND DISCARD BUCKET OF WATER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG FRONT & REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP AT CASHIER BOOTHS,MEAT WRAPPING STATION,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS FOR TOILET ROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR, DAIRY WALK IN COOLER EXTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FL. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 24, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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