The Chicago Diner

September 27, 2013 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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
  • 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 Fail on September 20, 2013: 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings 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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