Report date: Nov 30, 2023
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours, not date labeled with an expiration date or any date stored inside the walk-in cooler and two-door cooler. Cooked chicken wings, lasagna, roast
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beef, cooked sausage, cooked pasta. Approximately 25 lbs discarded. Reviewed proper date labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 to 20 rat droppings under the bulk soda storage racks in the rear and 10 droppings in the bathroom washbowl cabinet. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and recommend having the pest control co. Service establishment for rats and place traps in need areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted food handler without effective hat/hair restraints. Must provide.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: must not use plastic cups or bowls as food scoops. Must provide scoops with handles and store inverted from the foods.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must not store clean utensils above the rear dish hand washing sink to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside the coolers.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted dirty bulk food containers throughout. ----interior of the cooks line two door cooler with excessive food debris. ----exterior door of the walk-in cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard or tinfoil as liner for shelving or equipment ----all shelving throughout the prep area with dirt and dust. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: extremely slow draining hand washing sink at the rear dish washing area. Must repair to properly drain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as matting for floor under the stand mixer. Must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: soiled mops must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted expanding spray foam being unused as sealant around wall and ceiling piping. Must remove/cut down to be smooth and cleanable. ----wall backsplash at the three-compartment sink with dirt and moldy wall caulking. Must clean and replace caulking ----noted dirty floors under the rear dry food storage racks and food splatter on rear ceiling tiles. Must clean and maintain all or replace tiles.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 10-19-22 report #2565827 were not corrected. #38---6-202. 15 outer opening not protected. Gap of 1/4 to 1/2' at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed repair issues to minimize pest entry. #47- 4-501. 12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts must refinish or replace said cutting boards. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Source:
chicago.gov
