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The Florentine

October 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMP. GLASS WASHER MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE (0PPM-CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE REPAIRED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 5 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 40 IN THE REAR PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE PASTRY AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT-REMOVE BUGS, FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST/DIRT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST FIX THE LEAKS UNDER THE HIGH TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 20, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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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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