Ace's Soul Food Cafe, Inc.

June 24, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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. NOTED MOUSE DROPPINGS: 10 RIGHT OF FRONT PREP AREWA STORAGE CABINET, 12 AROUND REAR-1 PREP AREA GREASE TRAP, 10 NEAR BUCKET UNDER DISH MACHINE, 15 IN REWAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM REAR DOOR. ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ON TRAP. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL POSSIBLE ACCESS POINTS. CITATION #70479-11
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. FOUND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT WORKING. IN REAR PREP-1 LEFT COMPARTMENT CONTAINED CLOUDY WATER AND WAS NOT DRAINING. IN REAR PREP-2 FAUCET WAS BROKEN AND NO HOT OR COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE FOR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. EMPLOYEE CALLED PLUMBER. REAR PREP-2 SINK WAS REPAIRED AND IS NOW USABLE. THE FRONT PREP-1 WAS NOT REPAIRED. CITATION #70479-11.
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. REPAIR BROKEN 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP-2. DETAIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND ACCUMULATED FROST IN FREEZER LEFT OF REAR PREP-1. PROVIDE FAN COVERES FOR 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP-2.
code 32
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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS. REMOVED WATER FROM GROUND OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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. PAINT WALL UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR LARGE HOLE ABOVE HOOD VENT, ABOVE TELEVISION, NEXT TO SHELF IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, RIGHT OF DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS. REPLACE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL 3 WASHROOMS, IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR PREP-1, RESAR PREP-2 AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
code 36
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. REPAIR HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREAS 1 2.
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. REMOVE TARP FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. CLEAN CLUTTER FROM REAR BASEMENT ROOM (63RD ST SIDE), IN 2 WALK-IN-COOLERS IN REAR, IN REAR ROOM ACROSS FROM MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AS NEEDED. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 9, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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