Fine Fair Food & Liquor

October 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF RUSTY SURFACES AT MEAT GRINDER, INSIDE HOPPER AND WORM AS WELL AS FRESH AND OLD MEAT. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES AT MEAT GRINDER AND MAINTAIN. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON GRINDER, FAX LETTER TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 WHEN READY. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
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. OBSERVED MORE THAN 45 RODENT DROPPINGS AT CHIPS DISPLAY CASE, IN BETWEEN ICE CREAM AND POP COOLER, IN,ON AND IN BETWEEN REAR CLUTTERED AREA AND ALONG WALL,INSIDE LOWER CABINET IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD RODENT UNDERNEATH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 DRAIN FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE ON OR AFTER 10/25/2011. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION 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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED A DRESSER, BRICKS, TALL WEEDS AS WELL AS OTHER GARBAGE ITEMS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GARBAGE FROM AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 19
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.MUST CLEAN, REPAINT, REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR, SHELVING RACKS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER ,CUTTING BOARD, INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT, RUSTY GREASE TRAP, ALL CRACKED GLASS WINDOWS AT MEAT DISPLAY CASES.
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. MUST CLEAN ALL DUSTY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, DUSTY FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SAW MACHINE AND DEFROST ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES, ALL COOLER AND FREEZER FLOORS, WALLTRIM AND WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
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. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE MOLD ON WALLS AT MEAT PREP AREA, WALLS IN STAFF BATHROOM, AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 35
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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT STAFF BATHROOM OR REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING WINDOW. MUST CONNECT DRAINLINE IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT PROPERLY.
code 38
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. MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND COUNTERS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 42

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