Franconello

June 10, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS LEDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 18
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #423935 ON 9-27-10. 32 REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE 1ST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL. 34 GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35 SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE IN BAR (WATER DAMAGE, RUST, ETC). REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS (DUST BUILDUP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 29
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
    code 31
  • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE FIRST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
    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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINETS.
    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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS IN IST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT (EXCESS WATER).
    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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR UNDER LIQUOR STORAGE IN BAR AREA (WATER DAMAGE, RUST, ETC) REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE). SEAL OPENINGS WHERE FLOORS AND WALLS MEET IN BAR 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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA (SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR INOPERABLE PREP SINK IN BASEMENT.
    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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 27, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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