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July 27, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE WALLS OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE BIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON THE LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE TABLE OR PAINT OVER THE RUSTED SECTIONS.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: THE DRAIN PIPE TO THE DIPPER WELL IS NOT CONNECTED. MUST REPAIR AND USE THE OTHER DIPPER WELL UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER. • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE DEEP FRYER.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2367086 ON 4/13/20 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - NOTED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S AND LADY'S TOILET ON FRONT AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 13, 2020: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 8 previous findings 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.