18Th Street Food Mart

December 1, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER CRATES,UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,WINDOW SILLS AT FRONT OF STORE & BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,FURNANCE ROOM,BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS & POP STORAGE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND COOLER.OBSERVED 10 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN BOX OF RAW ONIONS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,REMOVE DEAD RODENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL PIN HOLES IN ALL 3 SINK BASINS TO WHERE WATER DRIPS ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK.MUST WELD & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NO BOXES, SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AREA.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER & REAR AREA.
code 41

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