The Frontier

June 1, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$80.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
code 1Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA,OUTSIDE ENCLOSED PATIO BAR ALSO MISSING HANDTOWELS AT 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION)SEVERAL PANS OF COOKED PORK ,COOKED CABBAGE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN (85.4F-112.9F) .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $3200 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE (3) ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ALL ( 3) ICE MACHINES NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CLUTTERED NORTH WALL AROUND THE WATER MAIN PIPING IN BASEMENT, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALSO AT BAR AREAS 1ST,2ND FLOOR .ALSO REAR SIDE DOOR TO PREMISES,DOOR TO OUTSIDE PATIO,TO THE SMOKER ROOM NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY ALSO WINDOW FRAME ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS OPENING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS WINDOW FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN NEEDS REPLACEMENT. SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK. ICE BIN COVERS ARE NEEDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL BARS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE A 3 COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR,WALLS/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE FAR RIGHT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE DISHMACHINE AREA NOT WORKING AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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 ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING 1ST,2ND FLOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: WATER LEAK AT MAIN WATER PIPING LOCATED AT REAR NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT NOT WORKING ALSO ELECTRIC DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED AND MAINTAINED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on October 27, 2011: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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