Pete's Meat &Grocery#2

October 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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: 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 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELF AND INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS UNDER ENERGY DRINKS AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT 347213 DATED 9-16-10. 32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DELI MEAT COOLER, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER IN BUTCHER AREA, WALK-IN UNIT AND PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOR PROPER STORAGE. 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ENDCAPS IN MEAT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 29
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DELI MEAT COOLER, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER IN BUTCHER AREA WALK-IN UNIT AND PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN UNIT. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER FOR PROPER 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 SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER MAT AND PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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. REPAIR WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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 SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ENDCAPS IN MEAT 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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 28, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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