Tasty Place

January 21, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR AT 48.5F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: 9 EGG/HAM/CHEESE SANDWICHES, 7 STICKY RICE PORTIONS, 17 SOY MILK CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-69.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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: 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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE SCREENS UNDER PREP COOLER, AND BLENDER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN CHEST FREEZER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN CEILING, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE BREAD STEAMER NEXT TO TEA HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT PREP FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

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