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November 21, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. RICE 60F AND PICADILLO (GROUND MEAT) 54-55.7. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT $75 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: PREP-LINE COOLER NEXT TO THE STAND-UP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN IS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.2F. DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED TCS ITEMS. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: PLASTIC SINGLE-USE CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: POTS HANGING ON A WOODEN RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED TO THE CEILING. THE FACILITY MUST INVERT POTS.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELF ABOVE COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: RAW WOOD USED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED AS A BOARD TO HOLD POTS. THE FACILITY MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES: ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. • THE FLOOR WAS SOILED WITH DRY STORAGE FOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. • UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. MANAGEMENT MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 24, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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