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February 27, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT OUTER DOORS AND 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BAR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR COMP SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR BEER TAP, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF SEASONINGS, CANNED GOODS AND BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG ICE MACHINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE GLASS BOWLS AND FOIL PANS, ON PAPER, ETC IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
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. COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
code 30
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.INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 31
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK ON SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOOD ITEMS, BEER BOTTLES, ETC MUST BE STORED IN SELF-DRAINING ICE CONTAINERS. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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