Big Red Star

August 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
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: 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 APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,BAR AREA ALSO FOUND 2 FRONT GARAGED TYPE DOORS WIDE OPEN.
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.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND.
code 19
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AS REQUIRED.
code 28
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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
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 THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND A ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN IN USE AT THIS TIME NO VENTILATION-REFFERAL ATTACHED.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

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