Shula's Steak House

July 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. 0PPM. MANAGER CORRECTED MACHINE BY REPLACING EMPTY CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-8-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR, REAR DISH AREA AND WAIT STATION. 10-11 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-8-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING. NO LEAVING OF DIRTY UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
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. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING/REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. GROUT NEEDED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CORRECT.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATERS, MOLD AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL SODA GUNS IN NEED OF HOLSTERS AND DRAIN LINES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 2 LEAKS AT DISHMACHINE AREA MUST CORRECT. 1-UNDER HANDSINK, 2-UNDER COUNTER AREA.
code 38

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