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December 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
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 PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP AREA BEING UTILIZED WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE PREP AREA FROM COOLER. 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RAW MEATS AND DELI MEATS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 30 POUNDS OF HOT DOGS, 20 POUNDS OF CHEESE, 15 POUNDS OF BALOGNA ($300). PRIROTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTAURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED OXTAILS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER NEAR THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM COUNTERS
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UPON ARRIVAL. HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AT 96 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS A MINIMUM OF 110 F. MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: DELI SLICER, MEAT GRINDER ON INTERIOR OF COOLER ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ON BUTCHER KNIFE HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPERATION SINK BEING UTILIZED FOR PREPARING MEATS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAD MOPS AND DEBRIS STORED INSIDE NO OTHER POSSIBLE FOOD PREP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPERATION AREAS HAVE AT LEAST 1 PREP SINK. IF UTILIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN AND READY TO USE AT ALL TIMES.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS AND PANS ON PREMISES. MANAGER STATED THAT POTS AND PANS WERE FROM OLD TENANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY EQUIPMENT NOT UITLIZED FOR BUSINESS. • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LIQUID FROM RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT POOLING FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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