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July 29, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED 36 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND LITTER. OBSERVED A SECTION OF RAW WOODEN FLOOR BEHIND THE 3RD FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL SECTION NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE BACK STAIRCASE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 16, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings 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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