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La Flor De Michoacan

April 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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: Observed 1/2 inch gap under back door to the alley. Instructed must rodent proof all doors with tight fitting seal. Observed 10-15 large droppings on lower interior of corner of display case. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation. 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Observed Water back up in 3 compartment sink and nearby exposed hand sink, with leak from pipe under sinks. Plumber onsite to repair slow drain. Instructed must have properly draining /functioning 3 compartment sink (and hand sink) and must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Found tongs hanging on display case door for pastries in front of store. Instructed must tether tongs to display case, or facility can use deli sheets.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed grease build up inside double warmer in kitchen area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Observed dried food debris inside lower interior of band saw in butcher area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed one side of soda storage room without coving or baseboards. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable coving. Must maintain. Observed debris and dust build up below meat display case and below 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs in the following areas: Front of store over produce; Over meat slicer in butcher area; walk in produce cooler; and inside hood of cook line in kitchen area.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed 3 compartment sink is slightly uneven/slopping. Instructed must make sure sink is level, so that water can properly drain from basins.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed standing water outside rear door, near sewer drain. Instructed must clean and maintain.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 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.

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