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June 25, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS OBSERVED DIRTY PLATES,BOWLS,SPOONS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK.HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (CHICKEN,BEANS,POTATOES ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. • PACKAGED PASTRIES IN REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR APPROX 1/2"INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN POTS,PANS AND BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER FRONT AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING. • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS ON LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 15, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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