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November 4, 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: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP FOR A TIGHTER FTI AND NO VISIBLE LIGHT IS OBSERVED. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS RENDERED ON NOV. 15, 2011. LOG BOOK MUST BE UPDATED WITH VALID LICENSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NO DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND GARBAGE AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION. MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSAL UNIT FROM A LICENSED COMPANY OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE POSTED ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. A STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2011. AT THIS TIME NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT WERE BEING SOLD AND STORE ALSO SLICES READY TO EAT MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT IN TWO SECTIONS; MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM FOR THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. A SLICER OBSERVED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THAT AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK. CLUTTER OF ITEMS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF ITEMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on October 7, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.