The Graystone Tavern

August 12, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

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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: FOUND COOKED STEAK CUT IN SLICES 12 LBS, 60.0F,AND COOKED SHRIMP 5LBS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. THIS WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER (TEMP OF THE COOLER IS 40.0F)BY THE GRILL AREA. OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT, COST $63.00, TOTAL 17 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TO THE WATER TRAY, THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BING MADE, ALSO OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
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 MORE THAN 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA,10 IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE MOP SINK,IN STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA 7-8,AND IN THE KITCHEN 7 TOTAL. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIP IN THE BAR AREA BY THE DISHES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY GLUE STRIP, ELIMINATE HOUSE FLIES AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON SITE NOR ARE CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 A.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS LABLES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA,IN BAR AREA.STORAGE CONTAINERS
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BY DISH MACHINE, IN THE DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD AREA,THE BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN,BAR FRONT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HOOD /FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MEN AND WOMEN VENTILATION NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA UNDER THE PIPES. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOODHANDLER ON SITE INSTRUCTED NEED TO PROVIDE THIS FOR THE NEXT INSPECTION
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 4, 2015: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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