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Sonora Meats

October 2, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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 THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1480292 VIOLATION #35 WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON SAME. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, CHORIZO) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STOCK(TOMATOES, CHORIZO)IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 15, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 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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