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Lark

July 24, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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 APPROXIMATELY (35) LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM/DIRTY LINEN STORAGE AREA,BARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DIRTY LINEN BAGS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND REPLACE WORNED OUT BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK AREA ALSO RUSTY SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SHELVINGS NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAR GUNS (BAR AREAS),INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE BASEMENT,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE COFFEE STATION KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,LOCKER ROOM AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 22, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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