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• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings8
• 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. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED, DROPPINGS INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE, AND DOOR FOR SAME ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CRATES AND SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES. CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO OPEN TO OUTSIDE AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOODS IN FREEZERS.
  code 30
• ⚠️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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON BASEMENT FREEZER DOOR.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, DOUGH MACHINE AND SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
  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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, ALSO INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE GARAGE/ROOM.
  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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
  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 PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE BIBB AND MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREAD FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
  code 38
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING AND OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REMOVE BUG LIGHTS FROM INSIDE THE PREMISE AND PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE APPROVED UNITS IF NEEDED.
  code 41

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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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