Fairplay Finer Food

August 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
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: FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM, TOILET ROOMS, STORAGE ROOM,GARBAGE RECEPTACLE, DIRTY APRON, AND LOCKER ROOMS. ALSO, 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA, STAFF TOILET ROOMS AT REAR DOCK AREA, AND WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER SHELF IN AISLE 11 BY DOG/CAT FOOD BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS-UPGRADE SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND SPOILED FRUIT, HUMAN FECES, DARK STAINS FROM SPILLS SURROUNDING GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER. FOUND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH PALLETS, CRATES, LARGE OPENING ON GROUND WITH STAGNANT WATER, LITTER, DEBRIS AT DOCK/RECEIVING AREA, AND NUMEROUS HOUSE FLIES LANDING ON TOP OF DUMPSTER LIDS AND SURROUNDING GROUND WHERE FECES, SPILLS, AND SPOILED PRODUCE LOCATED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FECES, SPOILED FRUIT, LITTER, DEBRIS, STAGNANT WATER, UNUSED PALLETS, CRATES/ETC. TO PREVENT ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA/BREAK ROOM CLOGGED-DIRTY WATER SITTING IN SINK NOT ABLE TO DRAIN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG HAND WASH SINK, CLEAN DRAIN AND INTERIOR OF SINK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT PREPARED, PACKAGED CAKES, DESSERTS, ETC. WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN BUTCHER PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BAKERY PANS/RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS/BUTCHER REAR PREP AREA, UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS/EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS, SODA FOUNTAIN DRAIN TRAY, EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM TABLE, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SMALL PIZZA OVEN, COUNTERS, WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR, PREP AREAS IN SEAFOOD AREA, UTILTY SINK ROOM, PRODUCE AREA AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT FOOD AISLES.
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. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK ROOM, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PRODUCE PREP AREA, WAREHOUSE AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR AT LUNCHROOM,LOCKER ROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS,ETC. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS 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, AROUND SPRINKLER ATTACHMENTS AT MEAT PREP AREA, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS ON SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM. CLEAN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI/BAKERY AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.
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 BUTCHER/CUTTING AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR LIGHT BULB IN DELI WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT TAMALES HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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 SEAFOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR FRONT AREA. REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF BAKERY PREP AREA AND ORGANIZE/INVERT MOPS,BROOMS,SUPPLIES IN UTILITY SINK ROOM.
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 AT SODA FOUNTAIN/ICE BIN UNIT.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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