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Half Italian

January 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. UPPER SOUTH DIVIDER PREP WALL ALONG THE REAR LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO PROPER SHELVING IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
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. MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF FRONT,REAR EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING ALONG THE REAR NORTH WALL,SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR AT FRONT AREA WERE NOTED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: EXPOSED BRICK WALL SECTION BEHIND WOODEN SHELVING STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.ALSO NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND OVER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE NOTED MUST BE SEALED.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT WORKING AS REQUIRED-MUST REPAIR.ALSO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BOILER,GREASE TRAP LOCATION AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 27, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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