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Mr. G's Diner

June 5, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER/CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, GREASE ON GROUND, UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG SOUP, HAM, CHICKEN, MEAT, EGGS, SAUSAGE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED INTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH SHARP METAL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL ETC) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING) AND MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLE TIED UP WITH RUBBER BAND.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 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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