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M & A Food, Inc.

November 2, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-26-12 NOT CORRECTED:-18-20-30 MICE DROPPINGS STILL OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS, AND INSIDE UNUSED ENCLOSED STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. -21-NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED.CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION #14
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOOR). REPAIR FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE CREAM FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WHERE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN BASEBOARDBEHIND RADIATOR. SEAL PANNELING ON WALLS IN WASHROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DEEP FRYING CHICKEN WINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION(HAVE 2 TABLE-TOP DEEP FRYERS). THESE UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO BE UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH MEETS THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF VENTILATION SPECIFICATIONS. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOP SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CAP FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE LINE FOR COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 26, 2012: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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