The Cupcake Gallery

October 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:22 EACH OF FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 60.4F.(COOLER MAINTAINES TEMP OF 39F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS:22 EACH VALUE:NONE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO64145-13
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,CLOSET OF MOP SINK,BEHIND THE SHELVES IN DISH ROOM,AND STORAGE AREA ,WHICH I WAS NOT ABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA DUE TO TOO MUCH ITEMS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,AND ELEVATED ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR,AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(APPROX. 40 OR MORE DROPPINGS)NEED TO REPAIR HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO FRAME DOOR,REMOVE CARDBOARD THAT IS PARTIALLY TAPED BY TAPE.MUST RESEAL HOLE WITH PROPER MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO64145-13
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FRONT DOOR NOT THIGHED FITTED,OBSERVED LIGHT COMING THRU (ENOUGH SPACE FOR INSECTS ENTRY)FROM TOP OF THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR OF FREEZER(FOOD DEBRIS); SHELVES THROUGHOUT; HOOD AND FILTERS;COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK(DEBRIS BUIL-UP
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.).KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON WAALS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DEAD LIGHT BULB IN DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT.(GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS).
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 14, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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