Spicy Pickle

August 25, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
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: 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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON AND SURROUNDING STORED DIRTY LINEN IN BASEMENT. FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO FRONT DOORS AND OPEN 3/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND FLIES. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MAKE FRONT EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FIRST 50 MINUTES OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED TO ARRIVE.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
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. VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE WOODEN PREP TABLE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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. INTERIOR PIZZA COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND PAPER DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MOP SINK AND STORED BULK FLOUR. MUST REPLACE.
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. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 39

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