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Smothers

May 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
code 24
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. RUSTY OBSERVED ON SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN/PAINT.
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 INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN UNIT.
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE IN CORNER AREAS AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF NEAR WASHROOM.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO REMOVE DUST, COVER HOLE IN CEILING IN PANTRY AREA AT SIDE OF KITCHEN, REATTACH WALL COVING AT WALLBASE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 36
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 FINISH CLEANING GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF TRAP; PAINT IF NEEDED. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR TOILET; NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT WASHROOM SINK.
code 38

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Compared with Fail on April 5, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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