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America's Dog (T1 C17)

August 19, 2011 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. DOORS AT THE STORAGE AREA BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED,BOTTOM PART AND IN BETWEEN DOORS MUST BE SEALED; MUST PROVIDE CLEANING SCHEDULE FOR ICE MAKER IN THE SODA MACHINE,AT THIS TIME WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE ICE MAKER
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 CLEAN DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES IN FRONT AREA
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. FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ALL FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES UP THE 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. DAMAGED BBASEWALL TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED, WINDOWSILLS AT THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT THE REAR AREA; DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
code 41

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Compared with Pass on December 21, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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