Second City Meadery

October 12, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR WINE PRODUCTION AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT,COPY OF IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C). • OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BAR AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE BAR ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION (P.P.M.'S) AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR WINE PRODUCTION AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CHIPPING PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR WINE PRODUCTION AREA AND EAST WALLS WITH DRY WALL NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RE-PAINT MENTIONED FLOOR AREA AND FINISH WALLS SO THAT THEY SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AT REAR WINE PRODUCTION AREA.
code 56

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