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Plum Catering Inc

October 13, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

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 AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #176211 DATED 02-09-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32-MUST CLEAN, SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. #33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION). #34-OBSERVED WOODEN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH GAPS IN SPICE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL/COVER. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND IN PREP ROOM IN FIRST FLOOR.-----INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET UNDER STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT AREA. #38-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER/BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PACKING ROOM.
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. NOTED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOPER FOR GRAVY. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LADLE.----MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD PREP TABLE SIDES AND LEGS (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HOLDING CARTS ON PREMISES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.----MUST CLEAN CEILING AROUND VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP (LARGE ROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA) IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
code 35
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. NOTED HOT WATER LINE AT EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM) UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN LADIES WASHROOM (BASEMENT AREA).
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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