Soul Crab Chicago

October 1, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    code 5Priority
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: 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) • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: 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
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: 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: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT • Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS. • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND REAR YARD AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 26, 2019: 12 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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