Ashland Liquor And Food

January 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense-Task Force
failed findings9
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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PEPSI, RED BULL, AND BEER PALLETS ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER NEAR CIGARILLOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H70433
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. LABEL PACKAGED ICE STORED IN DISPLAY FREEZER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING AND PALLETS FOR STORAGE. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS.
code 32
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 ALL DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA, CHIP RACKS, JUICE RACKS, TABLES, SINKS, DESK, COOLERS, FREEZER, PALLETS, ETC (DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS)
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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, CRATES, ETC, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EAST WASHROOM, ALONG EAST WALL NEAR 3-COMP SINK, ALONG EAST WALL NEAR WINDOW AND LIQUOR DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS ABOVE SINK AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WEST WASHROOM. REPAIR WALLS IN ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR BREAK TABLE, IN REAR STORAGE, IN WASHROOM, ETC (SPILLS, DUST, DIRT, SPIDER WEBS, ETC). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
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. INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WEST WASHROOM. INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SOUTHWEST CORNER ABOVE STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, BETWEEN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG WEST WALL IN SALES AREA, ETC. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, LITTER, ETC IN SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED 4 ASHTRAYS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ONE DIRTY ASHTRAY WITH 4 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES INSIDE, ANOTHER DIRTY ASHTRAY WITH THREE CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES INSIDE, TWO OTHER USED ASHTRAYS WITH ASHES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THIS CHAPTER BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGER OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF THE AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED H70433
code 70

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