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February 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THAT ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AREAS BETWEEN FRYERS, WOKS AND STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND STORAGE RACKS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE IS IN USE: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE LEAKING UNDERNEATH MACHINE.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. TRASH ON GROUND, DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND GREASE RECEPTOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER DISHMACHINE, IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA IN BASEMENT, UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD UP, CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PRINT OUT AND KEEP IN A FILE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
code 58
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND AN ASHTRAY ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING SHALL BE DONE IN KITCHEN AREA OR INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AT ANY TIME. SMOKING ORDINANCE CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C) ISSUED.
code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 19, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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