Tbs African Restaurant

May 10, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED TUBE IN BLACK WATER IN REAR AREA NOT PART OF THIS PROPERTY. MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF NO WASTE WATER BACK FLOW CONNECTION. • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST PREVENT POSSIBLE BACK FLOW FROM HOSE CONNECTED TO COMPRESSOR IN TANNING SALON AT 2545 W LAWRENCE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE FROM A LICENSED PLUMBER TO ENSURE A SAFE WATER SUPPLY.
code 10Priority
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 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON STAIR LANDING NOT PART OF THIS PREMISES. ACCESS IS FROM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN AND UNDER FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INCLUDE 2ND FLOOR DOOR AND KITCHEN DOOR NEXT TO REAR TANNING ROOM STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LABEL ALL FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE.
code 31
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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM HANDLES OF 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
code 32
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 TANNING SALONS STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS, STORE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE BLUE LIQUID FROM FLOOR NEAR SINK IN TANNING SALON STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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. SEAL HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. PROVIDE BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND SEAL ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHTS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SHIELDS.. 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.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROPERLY DRAIN TUBE IN BUCKET FILLED AND SPILLING ONTO FLOOR IN TANNING SALON STORAGE AREA. DRAIN TUBE INTO FLOOR DRAIN WITH A 2" AIR GAP TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
code 38

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