Taste Of The Island

November 17, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREA AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURE; 50.1F. VISIBLE ICE BUILD UP AND INTERIOR LEAK. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVED MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. RAW CHICKEN, 48.6F, 20 LBS, VALUED AT $40; RAW SHRIMP, 49.1F, 5 LBS VALUED AT $50; RAW SALMON, 48.9F, 8LBS VALUED AT $30. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN KITCHEN CORNERS, REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ARE LOCATED. ALSO IN CORNERS OF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTALL THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC., ARE BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA; PANNIN PRESS, OVEN, COOLER, AND NON WORKING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVE DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; BEHIND COUNTER, REAR PREP, TOILET ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND COUNTER IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOM. WALL BASE NEEDS REPAIR IN REAR PREP. PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, THE SINK IS WORKING, BUT BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH BLACK TAPE. SPLASH GUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP, ALSO DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

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