Canvass
Aug 20, 2024
7 recorded violations
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP FRONT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, SINK WAS BLOCKED BY DELIVERY BIN AND EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, COLD HOLDING UNITS, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESS AMOUNTN OF FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP UNDER EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, INSTRCUTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT CONTAINING HOTDOG CONDIMENTS SUCH AS DICED TOMATO AND PICO DE GALLO SALSA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMP, 1/2# DICED TOMATO AT 46.1F AND 1/2# PICO DE GALLO SALSA FOUND AT 48.6F. COLD HOLDING UNIT INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPREATURE WAS AT 41.9F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 1 POUND AT $3.50 PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP FAUCET WRAPPED WITH TAPE WATER LEAKING FROM ALL SIDES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESIVE AMOUNT OF DUST, INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source