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Whales

February 23, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON REPORT #1387798 12/15/14.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS. • Inspector Comments: THE GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO MUST REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER,THE DOOR IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP IN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND IN TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE CLOSET.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES. • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 23, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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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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