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Epic Banquet Hall

October 16, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALONG WALL BASE,UNDER CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN REAR MOPSINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/16/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND FILLING UP IN FAR RIGHT & LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND VERY SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER AND WATER FROM VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT STAFF MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK,LEAKY OVERHEAD WATER LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE IN BAR AREA,STORAGE AREAS,HALLWAY TO STAFF TOILET ROOMS,MISSING & DAMAGED LOWER WALL TILES IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMER'S MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING HALL,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR STORAGE . • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENT IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AND WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.REPLACE LOW LIGHT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 19, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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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