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May 18, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY DISHTOWELS, TOOLS, AND AND A RUBBER HOSE BEING STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDSINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:45-9:05AM WHILE FACILITY WAS PREPARING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SAUSAGE. CERTIFIED MANAGER IVA ISKREV ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:05AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEANING CHEMICAL SUCH AS BLEACH AND WINDOW CLEANER STORED ABOVE PREPACKAGED SOFT DRINKS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN CHEMICALS SEPARATE FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING. • OBSERVED MEAT SMOKER LOCATED OUTSIDE ON ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION DUE TO SMOKER NOT BEING IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TESTING DEVICES FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN DISHWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE AND PREP COOLERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNUSED KEG COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER USE AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TABLE TOP FRYER BEING USED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FRYING MUST BE DONE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PREMISES SMOKE FREE. VIOLATION 7-32-015. CITATION ISSUED. FIRST VIOLATION. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
code 62

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