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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

July 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
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: OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: -REAR DOOR, PASTRY ROOM AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, A 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT, ONCE THEY ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

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Compared with Pass on January 5, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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