Citgo

July 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY IN DISPLAY UNIT.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES OUTDATED IN DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE.HAM & CHEESE,TURKEY & CHEESE,BREAKFAST BURRITO DATED 6/2/11,6/30/11,7/7/11,7/14/11.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST ROTATE STOCK DAILY.APPX.5LBS.$44.(SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A)).
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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 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK TO VIEW,ALSO EVIDENCE OF 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER WATER DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK,REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER METAL LIDS IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH,DEBRI,CRATES,SHELVING UNITS,PEG BOARDS ETC ON GROUND THROUGHOUT REAR YARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS,REMOVE ARTICLES & DEBRI FROM GROUND AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ONLY A PEDESTAL STAND LAYING ON FLOOR.OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING .MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
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Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles

Inspector note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.OBSERVED TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS UNSANITARY.FECES ON FLOOR & ON TOILET SEAT,SYRINGES,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH & DEBRI SCATTERED ALL OVER FLOOR, PEDESTAL STAND FOR HAND SINK ON FLOOR .NO SOAP,NO TOWELS PROVIDED.MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE,MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DELI DISPLAY UNIT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER MAN DOORS,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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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.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE CABINETS,WINDOW SILLS,POP SLEEVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,MOP SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND VENTILATION LEADING INTO WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANELING ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT & PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH TOILETROOM DOORS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM 3- COMP SINK.
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