55Th Maxwell

September 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3-COMP. SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER THAT IS, WHEN WATER WAS RAN IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CLOUDY LIKE WATER BACKED UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED VERY SLOWLY. GREASE TRAP LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK AND GREASE TRAP FIXED. CITATION 63180-11 ISSUED
code 10Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 2 LIVE SMALL GREY MICE IN THE PREP AREA AND 250-300 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, REAR AND FRONT OF STORE. FOUND 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN REAR OF STORE AND 1 LARGE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. MUST RODENT PROOF-MAKE TIGHT FITTING FRONT DOOR.
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY. ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 63181-12 ISSUED.
code 21
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM PIPE UNDER WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
code 26
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #63183-14 ISSUED.
code 28
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 31
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 PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT.
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST FIX WARPED FLOOR IN REAR BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT- MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED 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 CRACKS/CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AND FRONT, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS, PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST FIX MOP SINK- PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO SINK.
code 38
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 REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42

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