Atlas Cafe, Inc.

January 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: 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.FOUND OVER 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR HOT WATER/FURNACE CLOSET AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROGHOUT THE REAR PORCH AREA,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP IS BROKEN DURING THIS INSPECTION,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF SOUP IN HOT HOLDING,CHICKEN,BEEF,BEANS,ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO PUBLIC.OBSERVED CUSTOMERS DINING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
code 21
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.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,OVENS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVINGS,AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ETC ALL SAID REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
code 34
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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE DISPENSING UNIT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 5, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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