Van-Central Food & Liqs

August 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
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 AN INFESTATION OF MORE THAN 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON & IN OPEN PACKAGES OF HONEY BUNS,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT,MORE THAN 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES,DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,IN STORAGE COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT & POISON,RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER WHERE NEEDED.
code 32
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.MUST CLEAN SINKS,ICE CREAM FREEZERS,ALL COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,VENTILATION VENTS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & BASEMENT.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST ELEVATE & REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT,1ST FL REAR AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 4, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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