Whale Fish & Chicken

February 20, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,STEAK,GYROS,ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00 P.M. WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.30LBS. GYROS ON SPIT AT ROTESSERIE AT 55.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS).30LBS.$75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.9F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS.$65.(COS)(PRIORITY )(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 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 APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SLUSHIE PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL CHEST FREEZER,BEHIND BREAD RACK,NEXT TO FURNACE,UNDER GLASS & 3- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER,ALL FRYER CABINETS AND MEAT SLICER ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR IN CORNER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AROUND BASE OF TOILET.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 6, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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