Marge's Still

January 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS THERE AND PREPARING FOODS.
code 12Priority
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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ON WALLS AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FLYING AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED 5 FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR. NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ONE PEST INVOICE WAS FAXED TO BUSINESS DATED FROM 09/10. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN SERVER STATION AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. DIRTY KNIVES FOUND STORED IN CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST STORE KNIVES CLEAN. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD FOUND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP.
code 31
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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND PREP COOLER. RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. DOOR HANDLE OF ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP. GARBAGE CAN CORRALS BEHIND BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. BASEMENT FOOD SLICER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BOWL TO PROP UP LEG OF DISH MACHINE.
code 34
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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 38

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