Payless Food & Tobacco

March 31, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. DEFROST INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED COVER ON CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR POP STORAGE IN HALLWAY. REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM(NORTH). REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(SUNFLOWER SEEDS, DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS, ASHES, CIGARETTE BUTT)
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, REAR STORAGE, WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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 OPENINGS ARPOUND PIPE FITTING UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND HALLWAY (PEELING PAINT, MOLD, ETC). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS(DUST, DIRT, SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING, DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, VENTS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL VENTS IN WASHROOM AND SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH IN COOLER AND CLEAN DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
code 36
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. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRTY STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
code 41

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