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Mother's First Venture Ltd

February 18, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS AND WEST SIDE DOOR TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT=PROOFED APPROX:2 INCH GAPS UNDER DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FROZEN PIZZAS)ARE SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT NEPTUNE BAR ,MAIN BAR AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.INTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(BARS),INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS ETC,MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS AT BARS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES AND ATTACHED CEILINGS/WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE NEPTUNE REAR BAR AREA. WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT,MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT 3 BARS AND AT PREP PIZZA STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

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