Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

January 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES, PALLETS AND FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE AREA ALONG NORTH WALL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL AND SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT #233923 DATED 5-17-10 33 INTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEED CLEANING 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR BUCKET TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. 35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. 36 REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES OF REAR 3-COMP SINK. 38 PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE LINES FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO FLOOR DRAIN (WATER CURRENTLY DRAINING IN BUCKET). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK, LEDGES,SHELVES, PALLETS, ETC NEED CLEANING
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, STOVE, PALLETS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST/SMOLE BUILDUP).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
code 37
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. CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINES OF REAR 3-COMP SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT WASTELINES FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO FLOOR DRAIN (WATER CURRENTLY DRAINING IN BUCKET). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE ON REAR 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, LITTER, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 17, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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