Stony Island Drive Thru

February 16, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 72.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED PORTABLE GREASE WASTE SEPARATOR BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MY BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 5-205.11
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK, 5LBS GROUND TURKEY, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND AND 7LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES OF 55.2F TO 62.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 25LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED 52 COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 25LBS OF COOKED STEAK,CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF AND GROUND TURKEY WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER WITH CRACKED OUTER CRYSTAL AND READING AMBIENT AIR OF 200.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN OPERABLE/WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORD AND MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SEASONING, SPICES AND IN-USE SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, CAKE SLICES, TAFFY GRAPES) IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 200 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSIDE FRYER UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE, NEAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELVES, ON PORTABLE GREASE SEPARATOR COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED TONGS USED TO DIP CHICKEN INTO SAUCE STORED IN STAGNET DIRTY WATER. OBSERVED SCOOPS LAYING IN FLOUR WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IN-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN SURROUNDING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
code 56

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