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Nandu Restaurant

May 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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: 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 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TARSH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM,CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 9/13/2010, REPORT #413382, FOR VIOLATIONS 30, 31, 32,33,34,35. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
code 29
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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 13, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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