Maxwell Street Depot Inc.

January 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS i.e. LETTUCE, ONIONS, GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND STORE IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PANEL INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT 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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND ONION/PEPPERS STORAGE AREA, AND WALLS WITH STAINS.
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 PROVIDE FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND STANDING WATER.
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 SEAL RAW WOOD CEILING AT ONION/PEPPER STORAGE AREA,AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR WALK IN FREEZER.
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 REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK, REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM.
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 UNUSED ITEMS AND CRATES FROM PREMISES.
code 41

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