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Mini Palapita

March 21, 2017 · 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: FOUND OVER 20 (RODENT) MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORENRS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE/TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STORAGE BAR.--------MUST REPLACE OR REFINISHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN ETC), EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 18, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding 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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