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Nouveau Tavern
June 17, 2011 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back FlowInspector 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. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. A PLUMBER WAS ONSITE TO ROD OUT THE DRAIN BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED AND WAS THERE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROD OUT AND REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT WASTE WATER BACKUP DOES NOT OCCUR ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RESTAURANT CLOSED VOLUNTARILY DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. DR. LOHFF AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR WERE NOTIFIED. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING REPAIRED BEFORE THE INSPECTION HAD OCCURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers CoveredInspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP, SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTDOOR GRABGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINERS ON TOP OF THE WINE STORAGE RACKS.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK CAN HOLD WATER.
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