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Bow & Stern Oyster Bar

July 16, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15# OF MUSSELS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED-PRODUCT DISCARDED,DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$37.00.
code 1Priority
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 8 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS FOOD PREP,BASEMENT AREAS,DISHROOM,REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
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 WASTE GRREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. DRIPPING LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND--POTENTIAL PEST FEED.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEP CUTS IN FOOD PREP,MUST SUPPLY SPLASHGUARD AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 32
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 INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS 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.MUST FINISH CEILING IN BASEMENMT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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 WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP,NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
code 38

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