Reza's On Ontario

June 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
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: 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
code 30
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. REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR AT THE MAIN PREP LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY. REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (GROCERY BAGS) USED TO STORE FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED FOR DRY STORAGE SCOOPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WHICH IS DURABLE AND 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN THE PREP AREAS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, LEDGES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST MOP UP ANY STANDING WATER. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY WALL OPENINGS OR BROKEN WALL TILES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE DISHMACHINE. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR THE 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE BAR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREP AREA (STOVE, LARGE POTS AND CONTAINERS, ETC.)
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 2, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings 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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