Margie Poulos

January 20, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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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. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPING FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA, UNDER SEATS, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RESTRICT USING OPEN BAIT, BAIT STATIONS MUST BE ENCLOSED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
code 30
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 REPLACE ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO CHEST FREEZERS FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, REPAINT RAW WOOD COUNTER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND RESURFACE PANEL AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL SINK
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER, CLEAN MICRO-WAVE INTERIOR BASEMENT AREA
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 CLEAN AND RESURFACE FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST INSTALL WALLS, CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, IF BASEMENT IS GOING TO BE USED FOR A PREP AREA
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA
code 36
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. MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL BY ICE CREAM STATION, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 15, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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