Whitey's Steak & Sea Food

June 23, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON MAY 08, 2015, INSPECTION REPORT# 1537844. #18 - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. #19 - FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 14Priority
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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH CLUTTER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AND DINING AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED KITCHEN HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (PRESENCE OF GREASE ODOR AND SMOKE WHILE COOKING ON PREMISE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER AND CLOTHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PREP, FRONT AND DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(INFORMATION PROVIDED).
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on May 19, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred.

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