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Arista Foods

February 7, 2012 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
code 30
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT DELI AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI OFF 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.MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALLBASE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AS WELL AS HOLES AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT MILK COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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.MUST ADJUST HOT WATER FAUCET VALVES AT BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DELI AREA.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
code 39
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 AT COFFEECOUNTER COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
code 40
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 KEEP ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT MAIN BEER STOCK AREA AT FRONT OF STORE DISPLAY AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 24, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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