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Morena's Kitchen

June 6, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE POISON AND RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES TO DISPOSE OF TRASH INTO.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL VENT NEAR TOILET ROOM
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN PREP AREA THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL,ETC)
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 22, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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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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