Sopranos

June 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

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. NO SOAP OR NOR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H0000 73169-10
code 12Priority
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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER:VARIOUS KIND OF PASTA AT TEMP OF 52.1F TO 53.7F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-22-11; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.1F; PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 75.9F; CHICKEN AT TEMP 50F.ALL FOOD WAS DISCAREDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 17,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073168-18
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. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.TURNED OFF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT,ALSO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073168-18
code 4Priority
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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR AND REVOLVING FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,GAPS ON BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDE OF REVOLVING DOOR(1" TO 2" OF GAP,AND 1/2 " OF GAP AT REAR DOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073169-10
code 18
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.NEED TO LEVEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DUE TO WATER DOESN'T DRAIN,REMAINS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT .
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. CLEAN LIGHT FRAME ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA.
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. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.
code 34
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. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.(REAR AREA)
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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
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. THERMOMETERS IS NEED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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