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Lebanese Meat Market

June 17, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: Observed the three compartment sink not draining in any compartment. Facility snaked/rodded sink during inspection and sink now drains properly. Instructed to maintain at all times so sink drains properly and without leaks. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Observed the prep area not protected/hole in ceiling above prep area- observed the ceiling tiles removed and damaged, the metal brackets hanging down, and the opening in the ceiling exposed above said prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so prep area is protected. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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 20 flies throughout facility in all areas and 20 mice droppings in the bathroom closets and 10 droppings in the rear closet on the other side of the bathroom. Instructed facility to remove all pests and any evidence and to maintain. Additionally observed the front door removed and damaged. Facility in process of repairing at time of inspection. Instructed to install and maintain tight fitting. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared (beef and chicken). Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed standing water on the floor in various areas throughout. Also observed meat and food debris on floors throughout. Instructed to maintain floors clean and dry.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Observed a missing light shield in the prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 19, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 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.

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