Fairplay Finer Food

March 10, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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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: 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. FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND TWO OF FOUR DOCK OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS OBSERVED UNDER SAID DOORS AND AT SIDES OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN BREAD DISPLAY SHELVES AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN BREAD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. RENTOKIL PEST CONTROL CONFIRMED MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES ON SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP EXTERIORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT DELI AND PRODUCE AREA.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT,BAKERY PANS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AT DELI, SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES, UNDER SHELVES AT CASHIERS INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SOME TOILET ROOMS, REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER UNITS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS, PAINT AND OR PROVIDE PANELING AROUND MEAT BUTCHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS ABOVE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
code 36
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN WAREHOUSE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HANDSINK AT DELI PREP AREA AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
code 40
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET, MECHANICAL ROOM,REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS FROM DOCK RECEIVING AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOP AT DELI AREA.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on January 5, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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