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Manjares Al Express

September 23, 2011 · 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ON INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND AND WEEDS,HIGH GRASS,WOOD,OLD CUT DOWN TREES IN A PILE. THIS IS A SOURCE OF FOOD AND HARBORAGE FOR THE RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GARBAGE,PILE OF TREES,WOOD AND CUT THE GRASS AND REMOVE THE WEEDS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND A REACHIN CHEST FREEZER WITH A BROKEN TOP HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC BAGS UNABLE TO CLOSE IT PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW TOP OR REPLACE THE UNIT.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 8, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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