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April 10, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
code 15
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED & DATED YESTERDAY 4/9/20 IMPROPERLY COOLED, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITH MANAGER (ICE BATCH, SHALLOW PANS, AND PROPER COOLING AS SUCH 1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED AND DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. BEAN DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 23
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: RAW WOOD STORAGE CRATES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPER GASKET AT 3RD BASIN AT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CURRENRTLY USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO REPAIR STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 18, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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