Van-Central Food & Liqs

February 3, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH IN STAFF TOILET ROOM & NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DUE TO LACK OF WATER.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN .MUST HAVE A WORKING TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 11Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAS TO GO TO BASEMENT TO TURN ON & OFF WATER SHUT OFF VALVE TO HAVE RUNNING WATER & WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON WATER POURING HEAVILY FROM CEILING IN REAR AREA BECAUSE OF BUSTED PIPES IN CEILING,SEVERAL BUCKETS CATCHING WATER.MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.REPAIR PIPES & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
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 MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN POP & LIQOUR STORAGE ,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,IN BASEMENT,ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/3/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS & BOXES PILED UP ON FLOOR & OVER FLOWING IN GROCERY CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 20
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.OBSERVED ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF SINK FILLED WITH WATER NOT ABLE TO DRAIN .MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.
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 ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,COOLERS,TOILET ROOMS,FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,3- COMP SINK.WIDOWS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & CEILING.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: 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
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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,SERVICE COUNTER, & WHERE NEEDED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 2, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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