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Sabas Vega

December 7, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A DEAD RAT BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTED MEAT HOOKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHEELED CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND KEPT CLEAN. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO MUST OPEN AREA BELOW THE CARNITAS COOKING STATION AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS. • OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OPENINGS IN PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PESTS. • OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/30/21 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED. #38: STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SHELF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT, 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE MOPS AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRYER AND 1 RAT DROPPING INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 30, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 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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