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Lou Mitchell's

November 20, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 10-29-14 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES/GAPS FOUND AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS AND PROVIDE WORKING TRAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. • LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INTO A PAN. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD COOLERS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 15, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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