Sluggers Grill

August 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings5

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER BACKING-UPIN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES).ALSO WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074094-17
code 10Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. ALL BARS EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN ALL AREAS FOUND WITH OUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MAIN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED TO STORE PLASTIC SHOT GLASSES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074094-17
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED SMALL FLY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HUNDREDS OF FRUIT FLIES,ALSO HOUSE FLIES. FOUND THROUGHOUT ALL BAR AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, IN KITCHEN PREP,ON WALLS,CLEAN DISHES, ON SCREEN TV WALLS,ON ICE BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE DIRTY GARBAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ON WALLS AND FLOORS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR(GAP 1/2" TO 1").CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074095-18
code 13Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN COOKED POTATO SKINS INSIDE HOLDING CONTAINER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 79.1F. ALL DISCARDED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 5.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION: INTERIOR BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND LOWER ICE HOLDING BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. OBSERVED AT MAIN BAR ICE BIN WITH 5 BOTTLES OF SODA WATER AND OTHER CANNED DRINK STORED INSIDE ICE BEING USED FOR CONSUMPTION. ON SECOND FLOOR BAR ICE BIN ALSO WITH ASSORTED CANNED BEVERAGES STORED IN ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN COMSUMPION.UNITS TURNED OFF.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR,ALSO RAW AND COOKED FOOD NOT COVERED IN IT UNKNOWN PARTICLES.ALSO FOOD NOT COVERED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,OBSERVED GLASSES FILLED WITH JELLO SHOTS STACK ON TOP EACHOTHER WITH DIRTY GLASSES.FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MUST BE STORED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.SERIOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 9,2010,REPORT #1770777 #33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 9,2010 #38-THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE WATER MUST FLOW CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-42090 H000074096-10
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MISSING FILTER IN KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE. SHELVING DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN LIDS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AND POP GUN, ENCRUSTED FOOD(ENCRUSTED FOOD IS PEELING OFF DUE TO TOO MUCH ACCUMULATION).DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.HOOD AND FILTERS.
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 THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, WASTE. IN KITCHEN, UNDER ALL BARS, THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL
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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING FAN AND CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE FANS,DUST BUILD-UP.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND LIGHT IN HOOD EXHAUST CLEANED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. KITCHEN GREASE TRAP WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY APRONS HANGING ON HOOKS INSIDE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN AND NOT RE-USE ANY DIRTY APRONS.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SAINTING SOLUTION.
code 43
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES,SEVEN CIGARETTE BUTTS WERE OBSERVED(MYSELF AND THE COOK)IN REAR HALLWAY /REAR STORAGE AREA,WHICH IS USED BY EMPLOYEES.NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT THROUGHOUT.1ST OFFENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-32-015 H000074096-10
code 70

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Compared with Pass on April 9, 2010: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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