Windy City Smoked Meats

August 30, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. • OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IDPH STATE LICENSE CERTIFICATE AND LOG BOOK.7-38-020 (C) • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN MAIN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN NEED OF CLEANING, STAINED WITH WATER RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN FACILITY. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR, NO GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAINS, AND NO BASE BOARDS WALLS NEAR PREP COOLER AND 3 COMPARMTENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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