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Da Lobsta

September 6, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. NOTED 13-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND DOOR FRAMES OF REAR SIDE DOOR & BATHROOM DOOR; 10-ON WALLS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE; 8-ON SHELVINGS ABOVE PREP TABLE (ACROSS STOVE); 10-HOVERING UNDER THE HANDSINK CABINET (WATER-SOILED). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SURFACES BELOW THE STEAMTABLE, COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF OVEN- DUE TO GREASE/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT & REAR OF KITCHEN, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT- MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, THRU-OUT PREMISES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER SINKS AT PREP AREA & AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, MISSING WALL PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF THE STEAMTABLE-MUST BE SEALED OR PROVIDED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK (RIGHT COMP) & AT FAUCET BASE OF SAME MUST BE FIXED. 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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING . 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 24, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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