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Uncommon Ground

October 2, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION LINING THE ICE SHOOT, UPPER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES, AND THE ICE TRAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND SLIME FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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 OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS AND ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND A RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE. • REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND AN OPEN CLOSET AREA BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINES WITH THE FLOORS COVERED IN DRYWALL DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE RINSE SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRIPPING INTO A 5 GALLON BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE PREP LINE. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 3, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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