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Gallery Food Express

February 7, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR CUTTING SAW IN REAR PREP AREA, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER CANDY BOXES, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD (ASHES), SLICER CUTTING SAW IN MEAT PREP AREAS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY RACKS IN SALES AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENT IN WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 4, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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