Golden Gate Food Market

March 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRecent Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,BOXES,GARBAGE OVER FLOWING & TRASH ON GROUND IN REAR YARD & STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT AREA.MUST REMOVE TRASH & DEBRI FROM REAR YARD,HAVE LIDS ON TRASH CAN TIGHT FITTING.
code 19
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS,HAND SINK IN PREP AREA VANITY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES IN REACH IN COOLERS & WHERE NEEDED.
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 FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,GLASS ON SITE,REACH IN COOLERS SHELVES & DOOR JAMS,MOP SINK BASIN,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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 REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALLS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED WALLTRIM & BASES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT & PAINT ENTIRE PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT DOOR ALONG SIDE,OPENING IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
code 36
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TOILET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 20, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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