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B & L

August 22, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: Evidence of insect activity found on premises. Observed 30 plus gnats in basement around produce storage. Instructed to remove all live activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provided service invoice. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Bulk storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Raw wood storage shelves not properly sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Cutting board, can opener, exhaust hood, interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Walk-in cooler condensation line draining to exposed handsink in basement. Instructed to remove drainline and reroute line. Employees cold water faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair faucet to supply cold running water.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided for walk-in cooler in basement. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 26, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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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