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Blue Demons Dining Hall

March 9, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN PREP ARE DETACHED FROM WALL. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, COLD PREP COOLER, AND DAIRY COOLER. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OR REPAIR/REPLACE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND BREAD CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, PREP COOLER DRAWER IS BROKEN IN THE RANCH/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REPAIR BROKEN DRAWER, AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOLERS ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINES HAVE CALCIUM BUILD UP. LOWER PREP TABLE AT 3-COMP SINK IS NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT. POT & PAN RACKS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS HAVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN, SCRAMBLER AND RANCH/DELI AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED OFFICE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 20, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 4 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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