Tony's Famous Steak & Lemonade

October 18, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF, PASTA SAUCE, CHICKEN & FISH)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH-IN COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BULK BINS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN AND ON TOP OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THE MOTOR OF THE GLASS BREAD COOLER. ALSO APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHING AREA, ON WALLS, CEILINGS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, DISHES, GARBAGE CANS, ETC., THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING THE TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE SCOOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH-AND & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE, LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TABLES. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD BOXES THROWN ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BOXES FROM THE GROUND AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR GREASE TRAP . THE FRONT WINDOW AND LOWER WALL LOBBY FROM A CAR CRASH ARE PARTIALLY BOARDED UP AND NEED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590492 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 5, 2024: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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