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Drop In Lounge

March 11, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings7
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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR/POP STORAGE ROOM AND IN FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WOODEN LEDGES AND ON FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL HARBORAGE AREAS FROM STORAGE ROOMS(ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR)CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING ALL STORAGE & FURNACE ROOMS).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS & CEILING TILES, AND ALL WALLS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS(INCLUDING BASEBOARDS). SEAL HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: A MOP SINK SINK MUST BE INSTALLED ON PREMISES. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 24, 2013: 7 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.