Urban Burger Bar

January 13, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

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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: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WHILE CUSTOMERS WERE BEING SERVED FOOD AND EATING AT THE BAR. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AROUND THE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL WASTE CONTAINERS OR MORE FREQUENT WASTE PICK-UP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: COOKED PORK IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 160.5F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HAND SINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED, PROTECTED. PRE-SET GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BAR ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: EXTREMELY DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR BASEBOARDS: AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER, AT REAR DISH ROOM EXIT DOOR AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER WITH SPILLAGE AND DIRT.DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: ALL PREP AND DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND PROVIDE FOR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 9, 2014: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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