The Boiler Room

March 12, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE CLUTTERED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED REAR BLACK EXIT DOOR,REAR DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE PATIO APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PROVIDE A CURRENT COPY IDPH LICENSE AND A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM LIQUOR STORAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT THE CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS POTS/PANS STORED ON SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,AN ICE BIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE BIN NEAR THE BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(BAR AREA),INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS(KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA),INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS(BAR AREA),FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED OF FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL HOLE AROUND THE PIPE ON WALL INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS WHERE NOTED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA,SHELVINGS STORING ARTICLES NEAR THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 5, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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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