55Th Maxwell

February 8, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
    code 13Priority
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
    code 24
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: WALLS MUST BE PAINTED WHERE HOLES SEALED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    code 35
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    code 37
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 4, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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