West Indies International

August 27, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE BAKING PREP AREA,ETC), 9- LIVE GNATS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, 3- LARGE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005 • OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ONLY SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS/ CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ALONG FENCE AND GARBAGE CAN. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
code 58

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