Seashell

February 15, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP, REAR PREP OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION. • OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK BASIN FILLED WITH POTS, SOILED UTENSILS, SCRUBBING PADS AND SOILED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDSHINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (GYROS, CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATO, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE... NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND ON EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT SURFACES. APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEXT TO BREADING STATION AND UNDERNEATH 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT, UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND ALONGSIDE WINDOWSILL FRONT PREP, REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR STORAGE UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG BOTH SIDES MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED POOLED BLOOD AND CHICKEN PIECES ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CRUMBLING(RED) WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW WHERE CHICKEN/FISH BREADING TAKES PLACE, LARGE HOLE AS WELL AS TORN WALL BASE ON WALL ACROSS FROM WHITE CHESTER FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBATIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 20, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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