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Josephine's Cookin'

April 7, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHICKEN MUST BE THAWED UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL ALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ALL DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FILTERS IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 24, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.