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Red Pepper's Lounge

October 20, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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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 APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, LIQUOR CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR, ON EAST WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND STORAGE CABINET UNDER THE BAR IN THE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX HOLE AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER, MISSING DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMP SINK, DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GARBAGE BAGS IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND INTERIOR OF ALL FOOD AND LIQUOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVES DIRTY FLOORS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND RIPPED CARPET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PARTY ROOM BAR AREA, OFFICE, AND KITCHEN. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND HOLE ON EAST WALL (BOTTOM) IN PARTY ROOM. ALSO HUGE HOLE IN CEILING IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHEILDS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE TOP STORAGE, LIQUOR CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 29, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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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