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Bally Total Fitness

June 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: 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 OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,IN BETWEEN DOORS -MIDDLE-AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU THE OPENINGS,INSTRUCTED DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;FOUND EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH 1/4 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOORS;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT 07-05-11
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND BIG DUMPSTER NOT COVERED,SURROUNDINGS VERY DIRTY WITH FECES OF BIRDS;INSTRUCTED TO COVER GARBAGE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SORROUNDINGS,MANAGER ASKED WORKERS TO CLEAN
code 19
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. CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 33
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. WALLS OF THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPAINTED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVERS IN LADIES TOILET UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 23, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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