Steve's Lounge

September 17, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BANQUET ROOM CLOSET, AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED BEHIND THE BANQUET BAR, 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ON THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND WINDOWS AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED BEHIND THE BANQUET BAR AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR 1 MALE EMPLOYEE AND 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 24, 2018: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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