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Erik's Deli

October 18, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
code 10Priority
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. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET BOWL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND USE BUILDING WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL, AND POST OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. WASHROOM IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR TAG REMOVAL AT (312)746-4240
code 11Priority
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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS(X3) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAPS.
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. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 34
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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 28, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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