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Mash Craft + Kitchen + Patio

June 30, 2016 · 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: Observed mouse droppings on site in basement- 10 by the 2 compartment sink, 20 by the wall of the walk in cooler, 25 behind the chest freezers and under the stairs, and 25 in the storage closet by the office. Instructed facility to remove all evidence and any pests and to maintain. Also must clean affected areas. Recommend to have service from a licensed pest control provider. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in various areas. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets at the bar coolers. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed dirt and grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Also observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor at the bar along the wall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to store all items 6 inches off the floor and walls and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed grease and dirt accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters near the service window. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Observed the kitchen with dirty light shields and without end caps on the light shields. Instructed facility to cap the ends and clean all shields and maintain.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 12, 2015: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.