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Bar Casa Blanca

November 8, 2013 · 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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Also, evidence of rodent activity on premises. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap on left door in middle. Observed rat droppings in basement-approximately 15 in box and under storage shelf in basement. Instructed to repair and rodent proof entry door to prevent rodent and insect entry and remove all rodent activity.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in basement and behind equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Hot water pressure low in women's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary clutter and unsed articles in basement, second floor storage room and rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove all unused articles causing rodent nuisance and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on October 31, 2013: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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