Saveway Food

January 19, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN 3-COMP SINK. ALL COMPARTMENTS FILLED WITH WASTE WATER AND WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REPAIRED 3-COMP SINK AT END OF INSPECTION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED GROUND BEEF (153.1F) AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #486640 ON 12-21-10. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COUNTER TOPS, SHELVING RACKS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. 34 MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS, PREP AREAS, ON SALES FLOOR AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO REPAIR CONCRETE FLOORS IN REAR AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35 MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS AND WASHROOMS. 41 MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE DIVIDERS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
code 32
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 SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.
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.CONTINUE TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES THROUGHOUT AND REPAIR CONCRETE IN REAR AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER ALONG NORTH WALL. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL (APPLES, ORANGES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC). CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS).
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. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS REAR. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND 1-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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 IN REAR NEAR 3-COMP SINK AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. PROVIDE END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 1-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPAIR ALL LEAKING DRAINPIPES IN REAR NEAR EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 17, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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