Soul Crab Chicago

September 26, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings18
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DEVILED EGGS,PEACH COBBLER,ETC).MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS 8LBS. COOKED PEACH COBBLER 46.2F-50.2F,2LBS. COOKED CREAM SAUCE 49.8F,8LBS. COOKED SWEET POTATOES 48.2F,10LBS. COOKED MACARONI 47.3F,3LBS. DEVILED EGGS 60.3F,1LB. CRAB 48.2F,5LBS. COOKED JERK RICE 47.1F,5LBS. CRAB CAKES 45.5F IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.42LBS.$210.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.BOXES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BAR AREA.ALSO. APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND PATIO DOORS ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND AT HAND SINK NEAR BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 134.1F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND GREASE ON GROUND,LIDS WIDE OPEN ON DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,FOOD BOXES OVER FLOWING AT DUMPSTER AND EMPTY PLASTIC GREASE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND OTHER ITEMS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS. • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 23, 2017: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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