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Laymon's

June 3, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BBQ PIT (DRUM BARREL STYLE) OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT THAT OWNER USES TO COOK MEAT. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT NO COOKING IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE PER THE CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE COOKED ON EQUIPMENT THAT IS PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM COOKING OUTSIDE AND TO USE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PROPERLY VENTED. REMOVE OUTSIDE COOKING GRILL FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CUTTING BOARD, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, POTATO SLICER ON REAR WALL, DEEP FRYER BOTTOM CABINET, MINI GRILL EXTERIOR, SURFACE AREA UNDER GRILL, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FREEZERS AND DISPOSAL UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE LOCATED, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME LOOSE, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT (UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL HOLES IN WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK AROUND PIPE. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN WALL OF WASHROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST FROM WINDOW AIR CONDITIONING UNITS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHT SHIELDS OBSERVED ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE SHIELDS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP. EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IS RUSTY; PAINT GREASE RECEPTOR. MOP SINK BASIN IS IN POOR REPAIR, WATER LEAKS FROM THE SINK THROUGH A HOLE THAT IS IN THE SINK; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW IN THE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE VENTILATION.
code 38
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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