Twisted Spoke

June 29, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO THE SINK NOT BEING ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE FO DELIVERING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF BROWN AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUR CREAM AT 57.0F, GAUCAMOLE AT 62.5F, SHRIMP AT 56.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIGITAL MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE AND HALF-POUND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRAWER-STYLE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. • OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 54
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 3, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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