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• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeShort Form Complaint
• failed findings3
• 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. I OBSERVED 45 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM AREAS MENTIONED AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
  code 18
• ⚠️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. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NEXT TO ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT.
  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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE AT END OF MEAT COOLER AND FIRST AISLE.
  code 35

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Compared with Pass on March 6, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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