Tasty Beef & Sub,Inc

April 5, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON PHONE & HANDLING FOOD HE PUT FROZEN CHICKEN PATTY IN GREASE & BUN ON GRILL ,ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER STANDING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING HIS FACE & HANDS .INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK ONLY & WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)CITATION ISSUED.
code 6Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED GLASS AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR MISSING,SEVERAL PLASTIC BAGS TIED TOGETHER TO HOLD DOOR OPEN & DOOR SWEEP ALSO DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE MISSING GLASS & RODENT PROOF DOOR .(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 27, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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