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T Joels Family Restaurant

February 21, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

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

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH SAID SINK IS NOT CLEAN,SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION (7-38-030).
code 24
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. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.
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.FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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. WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 35
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.LIGHT BULBS OVER CHEST FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA,REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.
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 INSTALL MISSING HANDLE/KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK AND VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE CLEANING.
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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT IN USE SAME AREAS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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