Xando Coffee & Bar / Cosi Sandwich Bar

February 2, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Found potentially hazardous foods being improperly reheated in warmer in kitchen area. Facility using water temperature of 128.5F to reheat vacuum packaged soups and eggs in a warming unit. Foods have been in warmers for approximately 2 hours. Advised may only use approved cooking equipment/ approved method to rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165F according to the City of Chicago Municipal code. Operator voluntarily discarded a total of 48lbs of chicken soup, and 2lbs of eggs totaling a value of $70.11. Critical violation 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: Found doors not rodent proof. Found east entry door with 1/2 - 1 inch gaps along bottom of door. Found south east exterior door with 1-2 gaps in middle of double doors. Found south west exterior door with 1-2 inch gaps along bottom and in between 2 doors. Advised all exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Found hole in wall under 3 compartment sink. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Found missing ceiling tile in employee break room in kitchen. Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Found rear 1 compartment prep sink with continuous leak from faucet. Must repair and maintain same.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 31, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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