Uncommon Ground

October 6, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND FRESH MUSSELS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS. MUST LEAVE SHELL FISH TAG WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL PRODUCTS IS FINISHED, THAN KEEP THE TAG FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 3, VALUE 6.40.CRITICAL VIOLATIONS:7-38-005(B2) HOOOO64146-14
code 1Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:ON SHELF LOCATED UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE STATIONS;LIQUOR ROOM ON TOP THE PIPE; STORAGE OF HOT WATER TANK;IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE CLOSET OF GREASE TRAP.SECOND BASEMENT HAD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE IT.OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES(5 FLIES),OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FRONT SIDE DOOR WIDE OPENED, ALSO DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME DOOR.GAPS OF 1/4 TO 1/2 INCHES TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.BASEMENT DOOR MUST FIXED BROKEN SEAL ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REMOVE A GLUE STICK FOR FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(OPEN FOOD).REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO64146-14
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTING WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY WATER AND GREASE.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO64147-15 EMPLOYEES FIXED PROBLEM.
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP )BOTTOM PART.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE STAGNATE WATER IN CLOSET NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN BOTH STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT AREA WERE FOOD,COOLERS,FREEZERS WALK-IN COOLER ARE STORED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 35
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP CONTAINER MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 14, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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