Western Bar & Kitchen

March 20, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

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. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED KITCHEN TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 58.8F, INADEQUATED FOOD PROTECTION. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACE ON UNIT, WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 6LBS COOKED BEEF AT 53.0F, 1LB HAM 54.3F, 6LBS TURKEY 61.2F, 10LBS CHICKEN 56.4F, AND 1LB BEANS 59.3. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED; V=$250. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT FURNACE ROOM OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS, INSIDE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOMS OVER 50 DROPPINGS, AND INSIDE THE SUPPLIES STORAGE ROOMS OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALL AREAS ARE LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR DINING ROOM. ALSO NOTED OPENINGS IN ABOVE AREAS AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED; (PREPARING SHRIMPS, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CAN OPENER, COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE SUPPLY ROOM AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
code 34
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 of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 11, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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