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Mama J's

November 12, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, 9 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL AND FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) SLICERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHELVES, CABINETS (DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 7, 2012: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 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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