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November 1, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.NO PAPER TOWELS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#491456 01/28/2011 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced. 04/28/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR SECTIONS BENEATH DISHMACHINE NEED REGROUTING,KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. 04/28/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND BASEBOARD COVINGS BENEATH 2 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR. 04/28/2011 38 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.FOUND VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY,MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK. 04/28/2011 41 All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. 04/28/2011 MUST CORRECT BY 11/8/11.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF SHELVING ALONG FOOD PREP TABLES,DISHMACHINE AREAS.
code 33
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 REPAIR HANDLE AT FAUCET FOR HANDSINK INSIDE MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO SAME SINK IS SLOW DRAINING.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 28, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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