Sizzling Pot King

November 5, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDS SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA EITHER BLOCKED WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN THE BASIN, OR WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FORM BASIN SO SINK IS READILY ACCESSIBLE, AND TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SINK ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL O VOMITUS MATTER ON TO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMP SINK, NOT THE DESIGNATED HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED ONSITE ON STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE BINS AND LOWER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, WOKS, RICE COOKERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. A GREASE TRAP SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING .
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT)AN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 4.301.14 MUST ENSURE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 28, 2018: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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