Steve's Deli

December 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA SALADS AT 45F, CHICKEN SALADS AT 43-45F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 43F, CHEESE AT 43F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 14# OF FOOD WORTH $147. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISHWASH MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #612293 ON 6/21/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE ON THE WALL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OVENS. 38/01 - REPAIR THE SINK NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
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 LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 30
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE COOK LINE, ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA (PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL.)
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL WITH DEAD INSECTS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE DRAIN LINE TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.
code 35
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 THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT POTWASH SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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