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The Chicago Diner

September 20, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,THE REAR ENCLOSED PATIO DOOR,2ND FLOOR BAKERY REAR EXIT DOOR,WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS NOT RINSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.A SCREEN IS NEEDED FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR WINDOW 2ND FLOOR BAKERY.A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING WHERE ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED MUST BE IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAKERY 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings on the ground floor basement areas.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 14, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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