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Artango Bar And Steakhouse

September 20, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE THE MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE ALSO,APPROX:20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT BAR AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND INVERT THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE AT HAND SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS COOLER/SLICER ETC,CONSTRUCTION LETTER DEBRIS STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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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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