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The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company

April 30, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE • A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
code 10Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN OPEN CONTAINERS WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST KEEP PROTECTED FOOD AT ALL TIME.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO BE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA • MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA 20-50 CNDL/FT2 AND OTHER AREAS 20 CNDL/FT2 AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO 10 CNDL/FT2
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/23/2019 REPORT #2303588 LISTED UNDER VIOLATION 47 -FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION 47 -RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #51 BLACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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