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Mamma Mia Restaurant

August 4, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SALADS, SANDWICHES, PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE. NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MIXER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE DRAWER COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 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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