The Duplex

August 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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.FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED,TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E.TURKEY,HAM,RAW EGGS,PIZZAS,SPINACH DIPS,CHICKEN,HUMMUS,ARTICHOKE HEARTS,SAUSAGE,YOGURTS,CHEESES ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.6F-50.0F)APPROXIMATELY TOTAL WEIGHT 25#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $ 216.54.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.
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.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/ONION,POTATO STORAGE BINS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM(BASEMENT) ALSO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT SAID DOORS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA,MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR PRODUCE STORED IN BINS(BASEMENT AREA),PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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.FOUND EAST 2 DOOR COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,EEXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,BAR AREA.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP ARE NOT SHIELED.
code 36
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.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT BAR,BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREA.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 7, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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