Elston Chicken Poultry

June 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND NO HOT WATER IN HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT DRAINING, CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT WATER IN HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES,AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED, SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, FOUND EXIT SCREENDOOR WITH BIG HOLE ON THE SIDE. SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO FRAME. WALL ABOVE EXIT DOOR WITH HOLE (5 INCHES) OPEN TO OUTSIDE,AND DOOR KNOB MISSING. FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED AT BOTTOM TO BE ISECT AND RODENT PROOF, 1/4" GAP TO OUTSIDE. MUST SEAL DOORS/SCREEN, MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AND ALL OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED.
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. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS (PROVIDED PRINTED INFORMATION ON PROPER SINK SET-UP). MUST PROVIDE METAL DRAINBOARD OR ATTACHED DRAIN RACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF UTENSILS.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. FLOORS MUST BE SLOPED TO FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT POOLING OR STANDING WATER.
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. WALLS AND CEILING THROU-OUT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE REPLACED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING,MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT MOPSINK (HOSE ATTACHED); MUST FIX FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO TURN ON/OFF PROPERLY.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REFRIGERATION UNITS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THEMOMETERS. • WASHROOM IS CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on August 5, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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