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Stella Espresso Company

September 15, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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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. OBSERVED EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWEL AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION . ABOVE HAND WASH SINK WAS FOUND BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR FOOD UTENSILS,AND BLOCKED OFF WITH BIG TRASH CONTAINER, BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND OTHER KINDS OF CLUTTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE CLUTTER AND FOOD UTENSILS REMOVE FROM EXPOSE HAND SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000073564-18 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
code 12Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK ETC WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MORE EMPLOYEES ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ONE AVAILABLE WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000073564-18 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
code 21
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FACILITY NAME ON DUMPSTER CONTAINER.
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. FOUND CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT 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. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WORN OUT TABLE IN THE DINING BY DOOR ENTRANCE, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CHIPPED AND CRACKED CUPS FOR SERVING COFFEE.
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. MUST CLEAN DEGRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:COFFEE COUNTERS,MOP SINK,TOP OF ICE MACHINE,CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNDER COFFEE / PANINI COUNTERS,BAKED GOODS DISPLAY CABINET,TOAST OVEN,TRASH CONTAINER CABINET UNDER SERVING COUNTER IN DINING,AND 3COMP.SINKS.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM ,FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,FLOORS IN DINING ALONG WALLS,AND FLOORS IN PREP AREAS WITH COFFEE STANS AND DEBRIS,AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ON 3 COMP.SINKS LEAKING WATER.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND SOILED WIPE CLOTHS HANGING ALL OVER IN THE BACK STORAGE AND FRONT AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPER FOR SOILED AND CLEAN WIPE CLOTHS.
code 39
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESS CLUTTER UNDER PANINI COUNTER AT FRONT,AND AT MOP SINK STORAGE ROOM, AND ALSO ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE TOP OF SERVING ICE MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOUND FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCT TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING ICE SCOOPS.
code 43

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