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Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant

September 20, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP, AND BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 23
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: FOUND RICE SPOONS/UTENSILS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD, ON A CLEAN SURFACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, IN RUNNING WATER, OR IN ANOTHER APPROVED WAY.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE GASKETS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO NOTED THE FAUCET, HANDLES AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND ALONG THE FENCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WASHROOM VENTILTION COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: NOTED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID, NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP A NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 12, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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