The Red Lion Lincoln Square

December 6, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
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.//REAR DOOR AT 4753 N ROCKWELL ST, NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR./NO EXTERMINATION LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS ,PANS PLATES IN STORAGE
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL , SHELVES & COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 32
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.//MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN RESTROOM
code 33
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.//MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM AT 4749 N ROCKWELL ST./REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE AT (4753)
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED TO REPLACE LIGHTS OUT ON PREMISES IN DINNING AREA/INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER FRONT PREP AREA.
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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON REST ROOM DOOR AT (4753)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR NO BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON SYSTEM./MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM/MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL,SOAP PAPPER TOWLES AT (4753)REAR AREA
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES
code 41

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