Flat Top Grill

January 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 DEAD MOUSE IN A RODENT TRAP ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DISHWASH AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, 30 DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, 50 DROPPINGS BELOW THE BUFFET SERVICE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AND RESET. 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 176F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE WIRE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
code 33
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 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY, STORAGE ROOMS. INSTALL BASEBOARD IN ALL AREAS WHERE IT IS MISSING. REPAIR CORNER OF WALL AT DISHWASH AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. DRAIN LINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL.
code 38

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