The Sedgwick Stop

September 18, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND DRYING DEVICES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVE EMPLOYEE NOT EXHIBITING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HE ENTERED THE PREP AREA AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HE PREPARED HAMBURGER BUNS, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOODS, AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USE TONGS, GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVE A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN PREP AREA, INSIDE SMALL CLOSET ADJACENT TO PREP AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED; MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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 MANAGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARE OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. ALSO, DEFROST UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING; STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, WHEEL CASTERS, SLICER, STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, AND CONTACT SURFACES AT WAIT STATION ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FRONT AND REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS, OFFICE AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON OP SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE VIDEO GAME IN REAR SEATING AREA.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

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