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The Spirit Of Chicago

June 18, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FISH, CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES AND POLENTA WITH HEAVY CREAM) IN A PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (48.7F-61.2F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 210LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $365. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE TOP DECK WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF SHORT RIBS) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK AT THE DISHWASHER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 24, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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