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Boston Blackies

October 1, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: (7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 12-ON WALLS AROUND A CONTAINER OF DIRTY LINENS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AROUND 30-INSIDE A BUCKET BY THE WALK-IN BEER KEG COOLER (2ND FLOOR), 16-ON CEILING TILES BY THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISHROOM (FROM THE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. SOME COOLER DRAWER DOORS ARE NOT ALIGNED, MUST FIX. ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THRU-OUT DISHROOM & KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT DRY & DRAINS KEPT CLEAN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS & CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAR DUMP SINK (NORTH SECTION) & AT THE LEVERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST FIX. CONDENSATION WATER IN SMALL COOLERS ARE DRIPPING ONTO THE COOLER FLOORS, MUST ADDRESS.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 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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