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The Parrot Cage

June 9, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 INSIDE DEEP FRYER CABINET INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA, 10 FOUND UNDERNEATH SEATS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, 10 ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF ENCLOSED STORAGE ROOM INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 3 ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DRY GOODS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ALL FRONT ENTRY/EXIT DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS(INCLUDING DEEP FRYERS), CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OPENING IN FLOOR BY BAR PREP STATION INSIDE KITCHEN AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS(SURFACES PEELING) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY BAR PREP AREA IN KITCHEN LOCATED BY ENTRY DOOR INTO KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTION OF STORAGE ROOM, ALL AREAS/FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CNTROL.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED CLEAN AND PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 2, 2013: 7 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.

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