Food Empire

April 26, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES,CANDY & CHIP DISPLAY,NEXT TO PAPER PLATE SHELVING UNITS.ALSO 5-8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/26/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR & WALK IN FREEZER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS.
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 DUST & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL DISPLAY SHELVES & RACKS,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,MOP SINK,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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 WALLS THROUGHOUT & IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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 REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
code 38

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