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Amstar

June 14, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF; RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED. FOUND THE FRONT DOOR AND REAR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT BOTTOM OF DOORS; RODENT PROOF DOORS AS REQUIRED. ALSO OBSERVED 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR; MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING SERVED. (NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT, ITALIAN BEEF AND DELI SUBMARINE SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES, ENTRY WAY IN FRONT, WALK-IN COOLER, WASHROOM, STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE THE WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE TWO COMP SINK BEING USED AS A HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA HAS A FAUCET HANDLE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE. FOUND NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER; MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WATER LINE. THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING THE MILK.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE CLOSET WITH THE FUSE BOXES NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE WASHROOM; MUST DISPOSE OF STANDING USED WASTE WATER AFTER USING.
code 41

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Compared with Out of business on December 7, 2015: 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.