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Whales

March 4, 2015 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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 • Inspector Comments: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA • Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 23, 2015: 8 findings 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.