Kingston Mines

January 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. ESTABLISHMENT INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 RAT DROPPING ALONG WALL IN NORTH DINING ROOM/BAR. 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND NORTH END BAR UNDER SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOLER. 5 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL UNITS. 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN "GREEN ROOM". 10 BEHIND MAIN BAR. 10 TO 20 RAT THROUGHOUT FRONT MAIN STAGE AND DINING ROOM ALONG BASE BOARDS. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.DRAIN FLIES NOTED AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME. GARAGE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTSIDE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
code 13Priority
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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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. ALL REFIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. NORTH BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, DIRTY GLASSES. MUST CLEAN.COOKS LINE HOOD DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, DROPPINGS. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS/CREVICES. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES, OPENINGS IN ALL CEILINGS, WALLS, BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SEALED. BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL BARS ETC. FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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. ALL GUN HOLDERS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAINS.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE CLEANING FLOOR DURING INSPECTION.
code 70

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