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Duks Red Hots

December 13, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings6
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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ALONG FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT FRONT BY EXIT DOOR SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK ALSO WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES HAVE PEELING PAINT MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE PEELING PAINT,GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS CEILINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed airbone grease on ceiling vents in front area and on menu signs on ventilation hood area. Also accumulated sod on heating unit surfaces in front area by ATM machine. Must clean said area.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEFT 2 SINK DRAINS ON INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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