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Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier

October 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings5
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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK BY THE BEER COOLER AT BAR AREA; 16-ON WALLS/CEILING AT SMALL SODA SYRUP ROOM AT REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN; 13-ON SHELVES & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION BY ENTRY WAY TO MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. SOME COOLER GASKETS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. AN OPEN SEAM ON THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT WATER SEEPAGE, THAT CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE FIXED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & BEHIND IT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35

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Compared with Pass on May 19, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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