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Tropical Taste

November 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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 RODENTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AREA,BENEATH SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REAR ROOM ALSO IN CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF PLUMBERS PUTTY ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY,REPAIR SAID SINK USING A LIGHT WELD ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT,MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SPPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA,AT MOP SINK AREA NEXT TO MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,COUNTERS ALL ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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