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The Cheesecake Factory

May 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED (7-38-030). OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE DOORS, & POURING ONTO THE FLOOR CONTINOUSLY-MUST ADDRESS/FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED & PROPER LIDS/COVERS PROVIDED FOR. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING ON SEAMS OF ALL SINKS & STEAMTABLE UNITS MUST BE REPLACED (WORN OUT), TO STOP SEEPAGE OF WATER/ All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT LOWER & FIRST LEVEL BARS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AT COOK'S LINE, COUNTERS UNDER PREP/HANDSINKS, CABINETS AT PASTRY/CAKES SECTION, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS, CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/GREASE OR DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS IN DISHROON & PREP AREAS MUST BE KEPT DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ANY BROKEN TILES MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY PIPES OR FAUCETS AT OR UNDER HANDSINKS/PREP/BAR SINKS THRU-OUT PREMISES. 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.
code 38

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