The Depot

July 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-PREP COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.2-DOOR WITH TOPSIDE 53.2F,2- DOOR WITH TOPSIDE GLASS SLIDING DOORS 56.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 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: 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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH 2- DOOR COOLERS & ON STEAM TABLE SUCH AS MASHED POTATO 122.7F,DICED HAM 57.7F,SLICED TOMATO 51.5F,DICED TOMATO 55.5F,COLESLAW 54.8F,TUNA SALAD 50.1F,EGG SALAD 49.9F,CHICKEN SALAD 53.3F,SLICED HAM 51.2F,SLICED TURKEY 50.7F,CORNED BEEF 51.3F,POT ROAST 51.8F,MEAT LOAF 51.3F,LINK SAUSAGE 77.9F,BREAD PUDDING 62.5F,FRENCH TOAST BATTER 49.4F,PANCAKE BATTER 53.4F,COOKED POTATO 65.3F,COOKED NOODLES 56.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX. 27LBS.$200.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED A PINK & BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE SAME PARTS ONTO ICE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)).
code 16
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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
code 31
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,TOILET ROOM DOOR HINGE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,FRONT HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDER SIDES OF COUNTERTOP.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED & MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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