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December 2, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN (MAIN KITCHEN/BANQUETS) HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. STAFF OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED AT (SIXTEEN AND REBAR LOUNGE) FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 48.9 TO 54.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. HOTEL SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE CORRECTED MIXING VALVES NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED AT (SIXTEEN) TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING WITHOUT GLOVES. OBSERVED ONE HANDLER USE BARE HAND TO ASSEMBLE TOPPING TO RTE SUSHI AND OTHER HANDLING BUGER BUN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. 1LBS OF SUSHI WITH COST OF $25.00OF WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED AT(SIXTEEN) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS VARIETY OF SLICED HAM AT 58.5F BEAN HASH AT 56.9F, SQUASH PUREEE AT 54.5F, PEPPER SAUCE AT 56.4F, LENTIL SOUP AT 56.8F AND CHICKEN SAUCE AT 59.9F. HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56.5F - 56.9F LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. 27.6 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS DENATURED AT A VALUE OF $85.00. PRIORITY 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: NOTED AT (SIXTEEN) IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT 1 REACH-IN COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED AT (SIXTEEN) CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/ WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND WOOD PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET HOT & COLD-WATER HANDLES ALSO NOTED DRAINING PIPE LEAKING FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, FLOOR DRAINS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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