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The Original Soul Vegetarian

May 6, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND DISH ROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR WALLS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS (WATER DAMAGE).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WEST PREP AREA AND REAR DISH ROOM.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAK IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM, AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD UNDER PREP TABLE IN WEST PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 29, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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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