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The Drum & Monkey

April 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
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: 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. OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE REAR BASEMENT AND OFFICE AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE. RODENT BURROWS WERE FOUND ALONG THE WEST OUTER WALL AND BEHIND THE PLUMBING STACK, SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE ENTRY AND HARBORAGE POINTS.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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. THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE SINK AREA AND THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN UP THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER AS THAT IS A WATER SOURCE FOR THE RATS.
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. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS WERE PESTS CAN HARBOR. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
code 35
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSIDE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.