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August 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED IN BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA.OBSERVED A DOUBLE CONVECTION OVEN/ROTISSERIE WITH CHICKENS ON SPIT INSIDE THAT WERE COOKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THAT AREA.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE IT OR ANY COOKING/PREP IN BASEMENT AREA.AFTER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PROVIDED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX#312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074090-13
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER (NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:59.9F.(POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(LUNCH MEAT: HAM TURKEY CHEESES ETC.)CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATED" I TURNED OFF THE UNIT,TO BE ABLE TO MELT ICE BUILD-UP).HOWEVER WHEN UNIT WAS TURNED ON AIR TEMP REACHED ONLY AT 48.7F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074089-12.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F; SLICED PASTRAMI AT TEMP OF 45.8F TO 46F; SLICED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.6F(LUNCH MEAT WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL DISPLAY COOLER, NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIR CASE,WHICH UNIT WAS TURNED OFF).FOUND 6 COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:72.1F, 72.5F,79.5F, 89,9F, 88.1F, 87.2F;COOKED CHICKEN HAD A STICKERS STATING"YESTERDAY CHICKEN 8-22-11" POUND 7, VALUE 22.15 FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 140F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074089-12
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND FOOD STORED ON DISPLAY SHELVES PASSED"SELL BY" DATE.FOUND 3 CARTONS OF WHIPPING CREAM INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A SELL BY DATE OF 8-18-11, 2 16oz BOTTLES OF CHOCOLATE MILK IN THE SAME UNIT, WITH SELL BY DATE 8-18-11;OTHER MILKS WERE STORED IN THE SAME REFRIGERATOR . FOUND 3 PACKAGE OF RAW LAMB, 3 PACKAGE OF SLICE THIN BEEF AND 1 PACKAGED OF CHICKEN INSIDE THE SELLING COOLER AND INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SELL BY DATE OF 8-21-11.OBSERVED SOME PACKAGE OF MEAT BEEN BLACK IN COLOR.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND 6, VALUE 25.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK FOOD PRODUCTS AND SELL BY DATE DAILY .SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074090-13
code 16
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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS AT 4601 N.SHERIDAN AND DOOR AT 4605 N SHERIDAN WITH 1/2" TO 1" OF GAPS ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN STORE(4 OR MORE).INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:7-38-020 H0000 74091-14.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL FOOD STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA/ STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED. • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL PREP DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRCASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO THE DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEER IN BASEMENT HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 32
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. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER(1ST FLOOR SELLING AREA0,AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.REMOVE IT AND KEEP CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,OBSERVED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.ALSO MUST PROVIDED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED.WALK-IN COOLER HAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSE DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations OBSERVED A DOUBLE CONVECTION OVEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR KILOWATTS; IF UNIT IS 7.5KW OR LESS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED,IF IS GRADER THAN THAT MUST PROVIDE A HOOD WITH PROPER VENTILATION UNDER THE CITY CODE.CONTACT A CITY VENTILATION INSPECTOR
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40

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