Salonica Restaurant

February 2, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH STORED OVER UNCOVERED SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND ONIONS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEAT AND POULTRY UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER GYRO MACHINE AND WAFFLE GRIDDLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER SINK, ALONG WALLS AND ON DETERGENT CONTAINER IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR PASTA CONTAINERS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN EAST BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP AROUND DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
code 31
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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. PAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL, OVENS, SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.
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. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, LETTUCE, OLIVES, POTATOES, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC)
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. WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER GYRO MACHINE(GREASE BUILDUP), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, ETC (SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN MEN WASHROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 36
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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN EAST BASEMENT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENTS FROM SOUP BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 15, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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