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January 29, 2015 · 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN BETWEEN PALLETS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,ELECTRICAL ROOM,HOT WATER TANK.ALSO A HOLE IN EXTERIOR WALL NEAR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.SEAL HOLE IN WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN REACH IN SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,SALES FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISPLAY UNITS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPALCE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES ON 2ND FL.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on December 18, 2014: 8 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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