Pulaski Hot Spot Inc

May 23, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A LIVE BLACK CAT ON PREMISES WHEN I OPENED BATHROOM DOOR TO INSPECT. EMPLOYEE WITNESSED AND OWNER STATES THAT IT WAS THE EMPLOYEES AFTER EMPLOYEE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS HERE TO AVOID A PROBLEM WITH RODENTS.
    code 13Priority
  • 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 TEN OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN CLOSET AND IN CORNER BY THREE COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FOR SERVICE IS ON SITE IN LOG BOOK.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR PERSON ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    code 21
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF SYRUP FOR ICE CUPS AND A BLACK PLASTIC BAG (CONTENTS UNKNOWN) IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF ITEMS FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES.
    code 24
  • Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed
    Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BEHIND COUNTER AREA WHERE NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT BEING SOLD. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS IN AREA WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING SOLD OR TO REFRAIN FROM SELLING THESE FOOD ITEMS.
    code 26
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: CLEAN ALL FOOD STOCK SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    code 32
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND IN CLOSETS.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY BACK DOOR; SEAL.
    code 35
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OBSERVED THROUGHOUT STORE IN REAR STORAGE, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 20, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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