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Lala Food Mart

October 26, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES.ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle compartment of the three compartment sink, waste water coming up at left,right compartments of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Instructed manager to seal raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish,provide a barrier at rear prep area to protect against public contamination.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment,beneath grocery shelvings throghout not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls and ceiling not maintained in prep area. Instructed to clean and seal wall and finish ceiling where hot foods are being prepared and served.Also seal all noticeable openings were noted,remove dusts accumulations on ceiling fans throughout.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary clutter stored on premises. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

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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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