The Gwen

November 2, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. QUATS SANITIZER READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SANITIZER REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AND QUATS CONCENTRATION READS 200 PPM.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: COOKED CHICKEN AND SMOKED SALMON IN THE 5TH FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS AND MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE 5TH FLOOR SERVICE SINK, 10 IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, AND 15 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOUND MULTIPLE BAGS OF BREAST MILK INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG STORED IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD FROM PATRONS IN A DESIGNATED GUEST FREEZER/COOLER THAT IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FACILITY'S FOOD (IF PROVIDING THAT SERVICE FOR GUESTS).
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 22, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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