A. J. Hudson's Public House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings6
• 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 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST- SOUTH AREA)APPROX 20 OR MORE.BASEMENT IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO74497-15
  code 18
• ⚠️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. SEAL FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCKEN.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND REACHING FREEZERS(FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS). MUST ORGANIZE AND SWEEP BASEMENT AREA(TOO MUCH CEMENT DEBRIS) ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE WERE BROKEN CEMENT AND GRAVEL ARE USED FOR FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN OR REPAINT WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BOTTOM PART)
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SIN WATER PIPE IS LEAKING,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENT AND LEAKS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.
  code 38
• ⚠️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. HAIR RESTRAINANT IS NEEDED UPON ENTRY THE PREP AREA.
  code 42
• ⚠️Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER NOT INSIDE WITH THE ICE.(BEHIND THE BAR AREA).
  code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 22, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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