The Garage

August 5, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: MARINATED STEAK IN A DEEP(GREATER THAN 20 INCHES IN DEPTH, FILLED HALF WAY) IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED TO COOL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS. PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $55 DISCARDED.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT(USING RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCETS) WITHOUT SANITIZING( NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED ON SOUTH END OF FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 4 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S) FOR ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED ON TOP OF LID. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 4-10-15 ON REPORT# 1532795 NOT CORRECTED:-45-: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, TRASH, FOOD, CLOTHING, GREASE-BUILD-UP).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS & STAINS, DIRT, AND RUST FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL(S) IN DINING ROOM AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP IN UUPER WALL VENTS NEAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WEST WASHROOM. CLEAN BASEBOARDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE RO0M NEAR OFFICE(ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR).
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 20, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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