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Bellwether

January 23, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS DRIPPING FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND ACCUMULATING ONTO THE GROUND IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 18, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 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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