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Arabesk Cafe

March 12, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rodent droppings(rat) in storage room next to storage cart-approximately 20 plus and in storagr room next to bait box-approximately 5 droppings. Instructed to have licened pest control service premises, remove and detail clean area. Serious citation issued 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 Certified Food Manager on premises or City of Chicago certificate posted or available while potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared. Instructed that City of Chicago certified food manager certificate must be posted conspicuously. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with grease and food debris coming up left side. Instructed to detail clean and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sAnitize daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in storage room, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields or light covers.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles stored in storage closet. Instructed to remove all unsued articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

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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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