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Artango Bar And Steakhouse

July 20, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR HAS DAMAGED WEATHERSTRIP WITH A GAP,THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES HAVE RUSTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: THERMOMETER MUST BE MAINTAINED VISIBLE IN DESSERT 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREAS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

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Compared with No Entry on July 13, 2017: 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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