Stay Cafe/Bad Habit/Smoke &Mirrors

June 17, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED MOLLUSCAN SHELL STOCK IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH OUT TAG OR LABEL,MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005b CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID SHELL STOCK 3PDS OF SAID FOOD WAS DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AND DISCARDED & $9.00PER POUND. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO OBTAIN SHELL FISH AND ETC FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND KEEP TAGS INTACT.CDI.
code 1Priority
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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BARS ON 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT2-3 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND IN DISH MACHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF ABOVE SAID INSECTS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-24-10
code 18
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. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS,AT ALL TIMES.
code 31
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. OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.
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. THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND OR EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.
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 UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS.
code 34
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 BLASTER SINK USE FOR FOOD COOLING, AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.
code 38

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