Merrill Food

November 3, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • 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: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOOATION,7-38-012
    code 21
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMIISES,AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS OF DIRT BUILD-UP, AND DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE-BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TOO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR,SO THAT DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
    code 37
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 13, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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