Art's Restaurant

May 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALL LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H72240 COURT DATE 6-30-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
code 18
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS, PLASTIC UTENSILS, CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP), STOVE, OVEN, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), MICROWAVE, SHELVES UNDER DINING AND BEVERAGE COUNTERS, SHELVES NEAR MEN WASHROOM, DUCT EQUIPMENT, VENTS, UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS
code 33
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA(WATER DAMAGE, MOLD). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT 3-COMP SINK AND IN PREP AREA.
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS (OPEN WINDOW OR MECHANICAL). PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
code 38
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM PANCAKE SYRUP UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
code 41
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS ENTERING AND EXITING THROUGH REAR DOOR AND PASSING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 2, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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