Zee's Food Market Inc.

July 15, 2022 · Fail
🪳cooked
  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings19
  • critical findings5

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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: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAN.
    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 FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,COOKED GROUND BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE CERTICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 5Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON SHELVING UNIT NEAR COOKING OIL ,RICE,CANDY, CHIPS.ALSO, APPX. 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.A DEAD MOUSE ON BROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 39
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING OPEN TOE SHOES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CLOSE TOE SHOES.
    code 40
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS. • OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS & POP SLEEVES.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST FINISH WALL IN PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND PIPES UNDER FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF 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 September 14, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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