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Van-Central Food & Liqs

September 2, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
    Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #547626 8/22/11 #18.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF POISON UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,DEAD RODENT ON BASEMENT FLOOR,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER IS NOW CLEANING & REMOVING POISON & DEAD RODENT.APPLYING DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
    code 14Priority
  • 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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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 Fail on August 22, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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