Windy's Deli

September 15, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 53.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB.CORNED BEEF 46.0F,2LBS. ROAST BEEF 46.5F,5LBS. PASTRAMI 51.2F,1LB.SAUREKRAUT 44.6F,1LB. SLICED SALAMI 44.9F,2LBS.TZATZIKI SAUCE 44.8F,1LB. SLICED BOLOGNA 45.0F,0.5LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.9F,4LBS. EGG SALAD 44.4F,2LBS. SLICED TURKEY 50.3F,8.5 LBS. CORNED BEEF 47.4F-52.8F,0.5 SLICED HAM 51.2F,2.5 LBS. POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F,5LBS. HOT DOGS 44.8F,1LB. SLICED GYROS 46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENNATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 37LBS. $257. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOPSIDE OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT,PREP COOLER AND COUNTER TOP.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM REAR DOOR IS WIDE OPENED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SCREEN DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/15.(SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS SLICED TURKEY,SLICED PASTRAMI,SLICED HAM,EGG SALAD,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    code 21
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,CHIP DISPLAY RACK.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
    code 37
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 21, 2014: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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