T & K African Kitchen And Grocery Store

March 14, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN WATER BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO ALL LABEL ALL CHEMICALS WHEN STORED IN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP OR MORE ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST EFFECTIVELY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. • OBSERVED ONE STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH COMPARTMENT MUST A STOPPER FOR A TOTAL OF 3 STOPPERS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXTREME ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF UTILITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTER NOT A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO ACCOMODATE WASTE ACCUMULATION. PROIRITY FOUNDATION. 7-39-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING TO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PATCH/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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