Mi Gente, Inc.

March 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,NEAR PREP TABLE,IN BETWEEN & ALONG WALL BASES MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR & ALONG WALLS POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN PREP AREAS & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE STATE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/11.
code 18
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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
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.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQIUIPMENT.
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.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER.
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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN UPPER LANDING DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN CONCRETE & HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING IN PREP AREA,WALL & CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE CHASES IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DOORS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING & PREP AREAS.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAR LEFT COLD WATER FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN UPPER LANDING IN DINING AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 16, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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