Uncle J's Bbq

January 7, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND 10 LIVE BIG FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND 5 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 5 IN THE REAR MECHANICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST/RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BBQ PIT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60. • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER, UNDER THE FRYERS, PIT AND SINKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WINDOW SILL LEDGE IN FRONT OF THE PIT WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REPLACE ALL WARPED, MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MAINTAIN SAME. • THE AREA OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303843 DATED 07/29/19 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55- MUST SECURE HAND WASH SINK TO WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. -MUST REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. -MUST PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS. #57- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 29, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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