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Trader Vic's

March 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings6
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 APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/25/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 7/23/09 POSTED BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE BAR AREA.
code 34
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER. MOP SINK IS BACKED UP WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN PROPERLY DRAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 11, 2011: 6 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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