Temax Garden Cafe

October 20, 2011 · 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. THE FRONT DOOR AND BOTH BACK DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OF INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED ALL HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
code 21
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. REPLACE THE DOOR KNOB AT THE MAIN BACK DOOR.
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE, REACHIN COOLER ALL THE PIZZA OVEN, DOUGH MACHINE, MIXER ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
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 THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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 ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE THE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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. LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA AND BACK AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH SOME LIGHTS ARE BROKEN AND BULBS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH AREAS.
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. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER (BOTH EMPTY AND NOT BEING USED) NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REMOVE SAME.
code 41

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