Duff's Dogs

June 12, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED MILK CRATE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING WHEELS AND LEGS, PIPES, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE, MOP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, OFFICE ETC.)
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. • FOUND TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ICE CREAM MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS SUPPLIED. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS FIXED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.-----------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT COUNTER SHELVES.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 7, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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.

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