Buffalo Joe's On Howard

September 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
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 REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 1/2" GAP OPENING,NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,ALSO NOTED ONE LIFE REOCH IN REAR BY FLOOR DRAIN,AND 3 HOUSEFLIES IN DINING AREA, AT THE THE TIME OF INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF ABOVE DOOR,AND GET RID OF ROACH AND FLIES IN DINING BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073561-15 WILL BE ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
code 18
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON DOUGH MIXER PIN,BASE OF MIXER BOWL HOLDER,AND BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND HOLES ON THEM,AND TOILET TISSUE HOLDER AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
code 32
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE STAINS OR DEBRIS ON TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK AT STAFF RESTROOM, AND MOP SINK,
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. MUST ELEVATE CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.REPLACE FLOOR TILES MISSING ON FLOORS IN THE DINING AND AT REAR PREP AREAS,AND REPAIR BASEWALLS PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOORE AND FROM THE WALL AT REAR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR STAINS AND OPENING ON WALLS AT 3COMP./MOP SINK,PREP TABLE AREAS,AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM,AND ELSEWHERE AS NEEDED.REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILE AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM,AND CLEAN DUST ON VENT IN SAME RESTROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER.
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT SERVING AREA.
code 43

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