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El Jardin Cafe

October 18, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeTag Removal
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (RUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS, DUST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE BROILER UNIT, GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 33
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. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT.
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. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP SYRUP. MUST REPAINT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 15, 2010: 6 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.

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