Chipmunks

February 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, 10 DROPPINGS OBSERVED AROUND THE WATER HEATER, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE LINEN STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOAP ON THE CLEAN DISHES AFTER THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
code 30
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. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISHWASH AREAS.
code 36
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. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET. MUST REROUTE THE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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 THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 27, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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