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Happy Pollo

March 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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. FOUND (OUTER OPENINGS) REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN (2) HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 34
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. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD (IN HOOD) ABOVE GRILL AND OVEN.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.-------NOTED HOSE ATTACHED FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40

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Compared with Pass on September 17, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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