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I.H.O.P. Restaurant

October 22, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: Found/observed 2nd floor exit door not rodent proofed, door had gaps on botton of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch. Citation issued.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Found/observed the following previous minor violations not in compliance at time of inspection from inspection report#604582, dated 1/17/2012. Violation #32 states:Caulk around 2 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced, front counter metal ledge in state of disrepair(peeling rust/paint), shall be repair. Caulk around front counter, serving counter in coffee station shall be repaired/replaced(not in compliance). #36 Missing light shields in 2nd floor storage rooms, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning(not in compliance).Citation issued.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Caulk around 2 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced. Front counter metal ledge in state of disrepair(peeling rust/paint)shall be repaired. Caulk around front counter, serving counter in coffee station shall be repaired/replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and front counter cabinet by pipes not clean need detailed cleaning(corners, crevices).
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Missing light shields in 2nd floor storage rooms, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 2 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced, leaking faucet at dish machine clean up area shall be repaired/replaced.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prvent pest harborage.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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