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Mezza

June 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 3COMP SINK WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZER, 3COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, ONLY A SMALL BUCKET FILLED WITH SOAPY WATER INSIDE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
code 8Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LEAK NOTED UNDER 3COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO CATCH WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
code 30
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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 30, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 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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