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The Green House Steak

February 16, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS & PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES IN WALK IN COOLER HAM 44.9F,COOKED CACTUS 45.6F,POTATOE 45.8F,BEANS 51.4F-58.2F,ENCHILDAS 46.5F,TACOS49.8F,RICE 46.7F,POBLANO PEPPERS 46.2F-46.5F,EGGS 45.6F,PORK 45.8F-46.2F,SAUSAGE SANDWICH 46.9F-47.6F,SOUP47.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.100LBS.$300.
code 3Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & PREPACKED SANDWICHES WITH PROPER INFO.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
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.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES& STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING HANDLE ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR KNOB ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR,MISSING SIGNS ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,DAMAGED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS & SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN 2ND FL. DINING AREA,MOLDED WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.
code 35
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.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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 rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 20, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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