Surf's Up

November 14, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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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: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    code 2Priority
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY HAD PH TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT THE SANITIZER SERVICE PROVIDER "SIGNET" IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BUCKETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AS WELL AS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 14, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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