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Neiman-Marcus

November 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & PICTURE AT THE DINING AREA OF THE 3rd FLOOR 'FRESH MARKET' CAFE; 6-HOVERING AROUND A BAG OF DIRTY LINENS BY REAR DOOR OF THE SAME CAFE; 5-ON BROOMS STORED IN A BUCKET BESIDE THE LINEN BAG. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: THE COUNTERTOP AT THE COFFEE STATION (WEST WALL) OF THE MAIN DINING ROOM (4th FL), IS IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN/MISSING PIECE OF WOOD BY THE ICE BIN)-MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: AT THE 3rd FLOOR 'CAFE' AREA-INTERIOR FLOOR OF ALL COOLERS, CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF SINKS. AT THE 4th FL MAIN KITCHEN/DINING AREA-BAR SINK DRAINS, FAN GUARDS OF BAR COOLER. THESE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER SINKS AT BAR AREA, ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS THRU-OUT PREMISES , UNDER SINKS & EQUIPMENT AT 'FRESH MARKET'-NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS, FOOD STAINS/SPILLS ON WALLS AROUND PREP TABLES OR GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP. BAR SINK MUST EXTEND TO ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. 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.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 7, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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