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April 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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: 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. FOUND 15-20 MICE DROPPING IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM/ STORAGE FOR LARGE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE UNDER THE UNDERNEATH IT AND ALONG THE WEST WALL. 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES EAST WALL STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
code 18
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. THE TRAVEL RACKS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN STORE ROOM AND IN THE STORE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.
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. THE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE STORE SHELVES,TRAVEL RACKS, ALL HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FIVE REACH IN FREEZERS IN STORE
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. DEEP CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP. REPLACE THE MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF COBWEBS SOUTH WEST CORNER IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. IN STORE ROOM FOUND A LIGHT HANGING DOWN FROM A PIPE AND THE EXTENSION CORD PLUGED INTO OUT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND CAN NOT SHUT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANGING AND PROPERLY SECURE LIGHT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS TOILETS,SINKS,WALLS FLOORS AND REPAIR WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REPLACE THE PIPE AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK SO WATER CAN GO DOWN PROPERLY. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 38

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