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Tiffin

April 3, 2012 · 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: 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR OVER 25 TOTAL, AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OVER 30 TOTAL. SIDE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE ALL CHOPPING BOARD. REPLACE WORN OUT WOODEN SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RECAULK THE THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN WORN WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE TANDORI OVEN IN THE SERVING AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENTILATION COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILT UP. CLEAN AND REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE STOEAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP AREA. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 23, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 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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