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October 8, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
code 11Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MAHCINE. MUST PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT OR REMOVE.
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, INTERIOR FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (INTERIOR SMALL DOOR) ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH NEW COMPANY INFORMATION.
code 19
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: PROVIDE INTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR WASH ROOMS ON SITE.
code 20
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUBBER FLAPS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST MAKE SURROUNDING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE SPICE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK HOT WATER SOURCE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR EACH WATER SOURCE BEING USED TO POWER WASH THE DOCK AREA AND THE PRODUCTION ROOM. (ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM AND ONE IS LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT INTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR)MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASH ROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE PREVIOUS TENANT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREAS. (CONVEYOR BELT, CHEMICALS,ETC)
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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