Zee's Food Market Inc.

June 18, 2020 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings13
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LID INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.LID WAS REMOVED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GROUND BEEF,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 2Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 46.4F. 5LBS.RAW MARINATED JERK CHICKEN TIGHTS 51.3F. 45.2LBS.RAW BEEF SHANKS 45.1F-48.2F. 1LB. CATFISH 48.7F. 15LBS. SPICED HAM 47.3F-50.7F. 3.9LBS. SALAMI 50.5F. 15.7 LBS. BOLOGNA 50.7F. 8LBS. TURKEY HAM 52.3F.7.2LBS. LIVER CHEESE 46.4F. 5LBS. COOKED SLICED GYROS MEAT 48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 130.8LBS. $555.77. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.ALSO. APPX. 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON ONIONS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER POP SLEEVES AND SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE,FRONT REACH IN FREEZER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE EXCESS CAULKING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND SERVICE COUNTER.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 27, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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