SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

7 MARES, INC..

EAT. 77/100

4010-4012 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2011 · passed with conditions

Passed all 3 inspections (2 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
17
none critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOOD IN OPEN CONTAINERS SUGAR,FLOUR,BREAD TOGETHER WITH DETERGENTS,PAINT THINNER,BLEACH;INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AND STORE IN SEPARATE ROOM,FOOD WERE DISCARDED

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST BE FIXED; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ON CORNERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 3 CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods stored in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table, prep counter, coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in prep area and storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tile not maintained hallway. Instructed to replace any damaged celing tile.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Faucet at three compartment and exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.

APR 5
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises or certficate posted. Establishment serving and preparing potentially hazardous foods-Beans at 210.0F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all times of operation and certificate must be posted. Serious Citation issued 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Stove, sinks, deep fryer, storage shelves and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructred to detail clean. Floor and wallbase not sealed along walls. Instructed to seal gaps and/or install coving.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall under exposed handsink and in corners not sealed. Instructed to seal all crackes and openings and repaint wall. Light shields not cleaned through out. Instructed to detail clean shields.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Sink stoppers not provided for 3 comp sink in bar area. Instructed to provided sink stoppers.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored in storage room not elevate off floor. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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