Waldo Cooney

July 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY PLASTIC CHICKEN BAGS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. ARTICLES REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-03(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,FRIED CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:03 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF TOXIC ITEMS STORED AMONGST FOOD SUCH AS 3- CANS OF INSECTICIDE STORED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF 3- SEPERATE PREP TABLES NEXT TO FOOD IN PREP AREAS.MANAGER REMOVE DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP POISONIOUS /TOXIC ITEMS STORED SEPERATELY.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR PIZZA TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AND ON FLOOR & ALONG WALL BASES OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR HINGES AND WALL PLATE OF PIZZA OVEN ,BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER & PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH STORAGE RACK,WHEEL BASES OF FRONT 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER CABINET,CREVICES OF WOOD STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT,CRAWLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN BETWEEN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS STORED ON FLOOR.A WOOD FLOOR JOIST POST IN BASEMENT.1- LIVE FLYING INDIAN MEAL MOTH IN DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO 4-6 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY WITH FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/26/23.MUST ELIMINATE PEST AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED A POT TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZED. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS, FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES ALONG WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT HAND SINK WHEN COLD WATER FAUCET IS TURNED ON NO WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING , LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND TRIM (WOOD) THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLLERGEN TRAINING FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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