La Bocca Della Verita

August 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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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 MICE ACTIVITY UNDER BAR AREA, ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR; ALSO OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF BOXES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND OPENINGS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN/MAITAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES, GARBAGE BAGS OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND LARGE/TALL PLANTS/WEED GROWING NEXT TO BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WEED, GARBAGE, ETC..TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PEST FEEDING SOURCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
code 19
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/DATE PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
code 30
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S STORAGE SHELVES.
code 31
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, FREEZERS, COOLERS, DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. BAR AREA COFFEE MACHINE, COOLER, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-0UT AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT; MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
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 CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN OR REPAINT, REPAIR NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN WASHROOMS, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS.
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 REPLACE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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; LEAKING PIPES UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK, FAUCET ON KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND SERVER CLOSET; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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