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Bayan Ko

September 17, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AT LEAST 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT; ALSO OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FACILITY UNDER STANDING COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY TO HAVE A MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL PESTS.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 44
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN BATHROOM HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BATHROOM IN FACILITY TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH VARIOUS HOLES OVER 2 INCHES PRESENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND SHELVES NEXT TO ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAKE PANS, POTS AND PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR. • OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE (1) MISSING FILTER IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOK TOPS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FILTERES ARE PRESENT.
code 56

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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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