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February 1, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: 7-206.12 OBSERVED MULITPLE BAGS OF RODENT BAIT AND RODENT POISON BAIT BLOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT POISON AND BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESITANT BAIT STAION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
code 38
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE CLUTTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. • 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. THE WOODEN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS WHERE MISSING.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570212 ON 1/25/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 25, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 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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