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November 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED WATER PITCHER, COCKTAIL MAKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE #10 VIOLATION FOR CITATION. • SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT WALLS IN THE UPPER WATER AND ICE RESERVOIR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED 160 LBS OF YOGURT MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DIRECTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT UNTIL APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. ALL YOGURT DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: NO DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO CDPH FOR YOGURT PROCESSING ON SITE. MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
code 32
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 LIVE COCKROACHES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSIDE OVENS ON COOKS LINE, INSIDE SEAMS, METAL LEGS AND CREVICES OF MEAT PREP TABLE AT TANDOORI OVENS, ALSO OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL FLY AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR STORED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. • CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH-OUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. INTERIOR OF HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK DRIPPING INTO A PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE/SPLATTER ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT. • WORN GROUT ON FLOORS IN UTENSIL WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH FLOORS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES. • OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS AT FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AS CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT PREP HOOD/EXHAUST.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: EMPLOYEE COATS AND BELONGINGS STORED IN FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA OR LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58

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