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November 5, 2014 · 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AT REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BAGGED BIRD SEED SHELVINGS AND IN CLUTTERED REAR TOOL ROOM APPROXIMATELY 35-40 WHERE FOUND IN THESE AREAS.ALSO,THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT=PROOFED 1/4" UNDER DOOR WEATHER STRIP IS BROKEN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROOS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • * Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers
    Inspector note: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
    code 28
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:GROCERY SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF MEAT REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT,INTERIOR BAN SAW,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLE AT BUTCHER AREA,SLICER AND DELI COOLER AT REAR,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 34
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PREP SLICER DELI TABLE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
    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: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 30, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings 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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