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Tony's Italian Beef

October 5, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
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: OBSERVED EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BY EMPTY ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT AREA, ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY UTILITY SINK, IN OFFICE AREA ON FLOOR AND CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; BAIT MUST BE STORED IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOXES. FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL OPENINGS OBSERVED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE IN ENCLOSED AREA WHERE DUMPSTER LOCATED; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED MANAGER IN DUTY AS REQUIRED WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE. ONE PERSON ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED 4/2011. MUST PROVIDE.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18 AND AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN WALLS NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
code 42
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. ASHES OBSERVED IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR, TOILET AND IN SINK OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CIGARETTES AND AN ASHTRAY WITH BUTTS WERE IN OFFICE ON FILE CABINET. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT FIFTEEN FEET AWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE.
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 12, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 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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