Big Salem

June 16, 2011 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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.CLEAN DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER,COFFEE COUNTER TOP, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF IN 2DR FREEZER AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BOX FREEZER.
    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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS AND REAR SINKS.
    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. REAR SINK AREA OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALLS NEED REPAIR. ALSO HOLE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MADE BY THE HANDLE MUST REPAIR.
    code 35
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.
    code 37
  • 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. OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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