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Phoenix Restaurant Of Il.L.L.C

February 18, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
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 MORE THAN FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN SECOND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, AND BEHIND BAR IN SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF EXIT DOOR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA AT BOTTOM WHERE 1/4 INCH GAP IS IN TWO AREAS OF DOOR. ADVISED TO PLACE A DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FOR A TIGHTER FIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION/CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL SHELVES IN TEA AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECT BY MARCH 6, 2014) CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND LIME.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR LOWER WALL IN CLOSET AREA BY WASHROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED FOR ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA; PROVIDE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS, BROOMS ETC. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A RACK ON WALL FOR STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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