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August 16, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: MEASURED RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 59.8F IN PREP-LINE UNIT LOCATED BELOW EXPEDITE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND MAC & CHEESE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERCIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL COOLER COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
code 36
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD/DISHWARE STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN IN DISH AREA IS NOT PROVIDED. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN SANITIZER BASIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND INSIDE WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED BACKPACKS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE AREAS. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 31, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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