Galapagos Cafe

July 14, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. REMOVE UNLABLED/UNDATED FOODS FROM FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 1Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT.
code 9Priority
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. FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AND 6 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM (EAST, REAR). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL ACCESS POINTS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL.
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. PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM AROUND REFRIGERATOR HANDLE IN REAR PREP.
code 32
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 ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BASEBOARD. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP.
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. STORE HOSE AWAY FROM SEWER PIT OR REMOVE HOSE IN BASEMENT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE REFRIGERATOR (ALL UNITS) AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
code 40
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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UNDER STAIRS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND IN REAR AREA THROUGHOUT.
code 41

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