Farmers Food Basket

June 4, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings13
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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR POP COOLER IN SOUTHEAST CORNER, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON PAINT CAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 7 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WATER BACKING UP AND SEEPING THROUGH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK AND WELD DIVIDERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #285067 ON 9-3-10 AND #335288 ON 9-10-10. 32/MUST RE CAULK AROUND WASHBOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 33/MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ALL SLICING AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS, STOCK/STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE FLOORS IN MEAT PREP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE-PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES. 35/ MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND VENTS IN THE REAR AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING /DAMAGED IN FRONT/REAR OD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST FIX ALL DAM,AGED WALLS IN THE REAR AND SEAL AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS. 36/MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN MEAT PREP AREA. 40/MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOAITS ON SURFACES IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REMO9VE MILLK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SLICING AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CHECKSTANKS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND RACKS IN SALES AREA, SINKS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA, SHELVING AND BASES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS, STOCK/STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE FLOORS IN MEAT PREP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE- PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREAS
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND VENTS IN THE REAR AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING/DAMAGED IN FRONT/REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC. REPAIR ALL WALLS IN REAR STORAGE, WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR DAMAGED EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE SERVED.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APRONS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 31, 2012: 13 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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