The Original Margies Maxwell Street

May 2, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 54.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN STORED IN PREP COOLER AT 52.3F,PIZZA PUFFS 64.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.APPX 12LBS. $19.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY,ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,4-6 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO A INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK MISSING CURRENT LICENSE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/12 & PROVIDE A CURRENT LICENSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID BROKEN,PUSHED INSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER,ARTICLES & DEBRI STORED ON TOP & GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LID & CLEAN,MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST CLEAN,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SEIOUS 7-38-030)
code 24
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON SITE FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-010B)
code 28
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DOOR FRAME ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,FANGUARDS IN PREP COOLER,CEILING FANS,ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,POTATO PEELER.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOOR,FLOOR MATS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,LOOSE WALL BASES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN 2-DOOR/2-DRAWER PREP COOLER,MISSING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41

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