Dennis's Carry Out

April 18, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT IS NOT IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.4F AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL BE PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS FRONT PREP AREA-ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE CABINET.BASEMENT-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON STAIR CASE LEDGES AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO APPX 1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDES OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/18/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID OPENED.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM LID AND HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT DISHES ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,WHEEL BASES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR UPPER WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN TOILETROOM,GAPS IN WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOOD & FILTERS.REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ELIMINATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 10, 2017: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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