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October 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F AND BELOW AND 0F FOR FROZEN.
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 9Priority
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 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES.
code 19
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. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE TRIM ON COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER, BUMPERGUARDS ON COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS,WALK IN FREEZER GASKET, LOOSE HAND SINK AT MEAT WRAPPING STATION AND SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
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. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS, CASHIER STATIONS, VENTS,MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, LIGHTS, AND ALL FAN GUARDS.
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. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SEAL, REPLACE OR REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, HOLES IN THE FLOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR, OR SEAL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DAMAGED WOOD BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM THROUGHOUT AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS, STAINED CEILINGS TILES.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING WHERE NEEDED AND SHIELDS. MUST PAINT WALLS IN REAR AREAS.
code 35
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. MUST REPAIR LOUD VENTILATION EXHAUST AT MEN'S WASHROOM.
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. MUST ELEVATE, ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR AND 2ND FL AREAS.
code 41

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