Chicago
75
YOUR CALL

Earwax Records & Cafe

1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2011-03-14
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2011-03-14)
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2011-03-14 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-02-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-01-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FO...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #419459, DATED 10/07/2010, FOR VIOLATIONS #32, #...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

2010-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISHMACHINE,ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STAIRWELL POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2010-10-07 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH S...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...

minor Sanitation

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.FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISHMACHINE,ICE MACHINE,...

minor Sanitation

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STAIRWELL POTENTIAL PEST...

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