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Al Medina Restaurant

July 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REACH IN FREEZER AT 41.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
code 2Priority
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. NO DUMPSTER AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
code 20
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. 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA RUSTY AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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. WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. MISSING END CAP IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE HOSE.
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 ALL CLUTTER, OLD EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ETC IN ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR.
code 41

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