Thornton's

March 1, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM FEB 20 2018 REPORT 2145146 NOT CORRECTED: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERS WITHOUT TIGHT FITTING LIDS. DUMPSTER ON SITE WITHOUT LID. INSTD TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
    code 14Priority
  • 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 MANAGER ON DUTY, NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS, EGGS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
    code 21
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVILY STAINED, BLACK IN COLOR. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PASTRY CASE INCLUDING DOORS, DOOR GASKETS, TRACKS, AND STORAGE TRAYS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: UPPER PART OF WALLS IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 20, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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