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Uncle Remus Restaurant, Inc

July 31, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND (8LBS)OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 84.3F ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA AND (2LBS)OKRA AT 80.6F ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION. TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS AT TOTAL COST OF $95. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSEVERD 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 12, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 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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