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Norman's Bistro

January 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL PANEL IN BAR AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND BOOTH IN BAR AREA, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
code 31
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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS.
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. SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN (SPILLS).
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE AREAS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 24, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.