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Mellow Yellow

January 19, 2012 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. INVERT ALL CARRY CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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. PAINT SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CHIPPED PAINT). PROVIDE COVER ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DRAWERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, BEVERAGE MACHINES SURFACES AND NOZZLES, SINKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC).
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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS (NEAR 3-COMP SINK, DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT STAIRWAY, ETC). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR 3-COMP SINK (MOLD, MILDEW). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, NEAR WATER HEATER, OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE AREAS, ETC). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP 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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEFT HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 12, 2012: 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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