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Explorer Cafe

November 24, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings0

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: Observed approximately 40 live, small, black flies on walls, and in area around floor drain under 2 compartment sink (next to ice machine) in kitchen. Found approximately 5 live, small, black flies near utility sink. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: Observed no City of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must post official copy of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (beef, soups, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: Observed most recent inspection summary report not posted from inspection report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Facility has inspection summary report from 11/1/16 posted. Instructed must post most recent inspection summary report at all times, in plain view of customers. Operator corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2009684, dated 3/31/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: # 32 FOUND FOIL ON THE GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME. #33 FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #34 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. #35 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 31, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 8 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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