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Cheesie's Pub & Grub/Lost Reef Lounge

April 2, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES BY REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER) IN KITCHEN AND LARGE FRYER STORED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY NEAR BEER KEGS AND CRATES, ALSO NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN "RAINBOW UNICORN" BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. • OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON COVERING HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND OPEN HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR HOLE IN FLOOR.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 4, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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