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December 22, 2015 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings11
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In PlaceInspector note: FOUND 4 HEADS OF CABBAGE AND 2 CANTALOUPES ALL WITH A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THEM. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FRESH AND WHOLESOME FOODS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-20LBS OF BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F, 25LBS OF COOKED PASTA IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5F, AND 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING BOX AT 108.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED FISH IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR CORRECTED BY STORING RAW FOODS ON BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS AND ALL RAW MEATS SHOULD BE STORED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE MEANING HIGHEST TEMPERATURE TO BE COOKED TO GETS STORED ON THE BOTTOM GOING UP TO THE LOWEST FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially Hazardous Food Properly ThawedInspector note: OBSERVED FISH AND SHRIMP SITTING OUT IN PREP AREAS TO THAW INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN: Thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, OR under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow OR in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1516164 DATED 1-22-15: VIOLATION 45-"NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD BY THE COOKING STATION TO HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT-IN WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER COOKING AND DISH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN FLOORS CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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No Smoking RegulationsInspector note: FOUND A USED ASHTRAY IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY SMOKE WHEN THE FACILITY IS CLOSED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR THAT SMOKING CAN NOT OCCUR INSIDE FACILITY AT ANYTIME AND MUST BE DONE SO AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM BUILDING. OPERATOR REMOVED ASHTRAY. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 22, 2015: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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