Joe's Barbque

August 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint-Fire
failed findings9
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: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO REACH IN COOLERS,IN BETWEEN INSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS,UNDER SAFE,,POP STORAGE,OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,CHANGING ROOM,REAR AREA SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENTOFFICE..ALSO MORE THAN 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES & 50 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED & TORN SCREENS ON SCREEN DOORS.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/11.(SERIOUS 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 COOKED FOODS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS,SINK STOPPERS.
code 32
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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR,FLOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
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 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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 REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 15, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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