Mozart Grocery Store

January 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT ONCE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED OUT.ALSO REPLACE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED/NOT ACCESIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA(REAR)FOR PURPOSES OF HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
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 APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS.RAT POISON FOUND ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE STORED IN A ENCLOSED BAIT STATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL FOUNDATION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN MENTIONEDE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK,AND A METAL DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED FOR SAID SINK.
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMP SINK,SHELVINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FOOD PREP,GROCERY AREA.
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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE GROCERY STORE AND DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON UPPER WALLS AT SAID FOOD PREP AREA.
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.FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS DEEP FRYER,GYRO UNITS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.
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 DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.
code 41

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