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February 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSEEVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO KITCHEN'S FLOOR. FLOOR DRAIN IS USED TO DRAIN WASTE WATER. DRAIN COMING FROM SECOND FLOOR, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MOPING WATER IN KITCHEN WHEN I FIRST WALKED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. BY THE END OF INSPECTION DRAIN WAS FIXED AND WATER IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
code 10Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTEED FROM REPORT#614283 DATED JUNE 13 FOR VIOLATION #33 ( MUST CLEAN INSIDE SHELVES OF INSIDE COOLERS AND GASKETS) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEE FOOD BUCKETS AND OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES ARE STORED WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DIRT AND RUSTY CANS ARE USED TO KEEP FOOD AND SPICES ON SPICE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, COOLER DOORS AND GASKETS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE COMP-SINK AND SPICE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DIRTY FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AT KITCHEN, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOOD STAINS ON KITCHEN'S WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN UTENSIL.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 13, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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