Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

August 11, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 2ND FL.PREMISES AND EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS,NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD,ON LEDGE OF WARMING DRAWER UNIT,BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,REAR & 2ND FL. DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.ALSO POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED DRAIN LINE PIPE FILING UP AND OVER FLOWING POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS,LID ON PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS , PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL & EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FL. INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,PREP AREA,HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT,HOOD & FILTER OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ON 1ST FL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY 1 NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 7, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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