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Vee-Vee's African Restaurant

June 9, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND BAGS OF DRIED FOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND TAPIOCA, DRIED CRAWFISH CAYENNE PEPPER, OKRA LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEAN CAKE AND MOIST MINCED MELON. ALSO FOUND HERBS OHA, ODO AND UNTAZI. OWNER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE INVOICES. ONE BAG HAD AN AIRLINE STICKER AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ONLY FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TOTAL WEIGHT: 30 LBS VALUE $ 300. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #58437-11
code 1Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing 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. FOUND DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE OF MEASURED 80.3 DEGREES F AND 80 DEGREES ON TEMPREATURE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. CITATION 58437-11
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.
code 30
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. REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONDESATION FROM INTERIOR TOP. REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
code 32
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. REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR SOURCE OF STAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL ALL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WOOD AND METAL FROM DUMPSTER AREA IN REAR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 8, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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