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Clarke's On Lincoln

March 26, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA IN SINKS AND ON WALLS. MUST ELIMIATE FRUIT FLY INFESTATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN BAR AREA LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AT DOOR OR INSTALL DOOR SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS ROODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FOR BAR IN DISREPAIR. DOOR CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY. • OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN OUTDOOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EXCESS ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR OF BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. • OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER FOR BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION VENT BEHIND BAR CLOGGED WITH HARVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT SO IT IS DUST FREE. • OBSERVED CILING VENTS ABOVE SALAD STATION AND COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL AVAILABLE FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM USED FOR SUNDAES AND MILKSHAKES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN DESSERT REFRIGERATOR. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS HAVE WORKING OBVIOUS THERMOMETERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INCLUDING EXCESS TABLES AND CHAIRS AND VARIOUS OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE FROM BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE WOOD PILE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST ELIMATE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN REAR OF PREMISES IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. • OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 10, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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