Maris Spices Incorporated 1

February 26, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR PREP AREA, GARAGE STORAGE AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MISSING BAIT STATION LOCATION AND OR LIST, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND MAINTAIN CURRENT AT ALL TIMES. REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
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. THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: ALL EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND TOILET ROOMS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED,WORN, MISSING FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PACKAGING AREA, PROVIDE WALL TILES FOR MISSING SECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR WALL SECTION IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA FOR MISSING SECTIONS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AT FRONT PACKAGING 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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PACKAGING AREA, INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, AND REVERSE HANDLES AT ALL SINKS TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE POTS, PANS FROM BASEMENT AND 1ST. FLOOR, ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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