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Merrill Food
November 3, 2015 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings7
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector 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
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOOATION,7-38-012
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector 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
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector 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
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures ShieldedInspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR,SO THAT DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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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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.
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