Alejandra's #2

January 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.PREMISES WAS OPEN 2 HOURS BEFORE I ARRIVED, REAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS (EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS) THE SINK WAS DIRTY, HAD A SQUEEZE BOTTLE AND A MOUSE TRAP INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS LISTED, ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010 A.
code 6Priority
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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1" GAP UNDER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.NO PEST CONTROL OR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
code 18
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE (BOTH)ALSO TABLE TOPS, STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE ITEMS.
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.FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING ALSO IN CORNERS.
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.WALLS BEHIND GIRLL AND PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AND HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO ADD DOOR CHECK AND REPLACE HANDLE.
code 37
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.THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
code 41
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK THRU THE STORAGE/PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THIS WAS NOT PERMITTED. MUST BUILD WALL TO CLOSE OFF STORAGE/PREP AREA FROM PUBLIC.
code 44

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