Tri-Star Catering

November 9, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR: WHEN RUNNING WATER INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT SINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
    code 24
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632111 ON 2/23/16: "THERE IS NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WERE OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THESE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
    code 29
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALLL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
    code 31
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
    code 43
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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