The Rookery

October 23, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
    Inspector note: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH-APPROX:6 LBS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$13.50 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: FOUND THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA AIR TEMPERATURE 46.9F. INST CAN NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INTERNAL OF 45.F-55.9F. SLICE TOMATOS 1 1/2 POUNDS,SLICE MUSHROOMS 2 LBS CONTAINER,JARKY PASTROMI 2LBS, 5 COOKED EGGS, MANGER HAD DENATURAL.
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: NOTED ICE BIN WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON WALL OF ICE BIN ANDLEAKING RAIN WATER AS OPEN HOLES.
    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: FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.
    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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (soup,bacon,mashed potatoes ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM 5-23-30 INSPECTION # 1202288 AS NOTED; 30,LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. 32 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. 33 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. 08/23/2012 34 CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. 35 THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AND AROUND THE DOOR JAM NEEDS TO CLEANED AND PAINTED. 08/23/2012 2012
    code 29
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. CUTTING BOARDS MARRED NEED TO BE REPLACED
    code 32
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: REAR DOOR NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENT PROOF 1/4 INCH OPENING.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: LIGHTS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN,ALSO IN DISHMACHINE AREA MISSING LIGHTS.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BAR AREA KNOBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HOT AND COLD WATER NOT WORKING NEEDS TO BE REPAIR.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 23, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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