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5121 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102011FAILED1 violationDETAILS
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525207
FEB 12011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,1/4" GAP ON SIDE OF REAR OVER HEAD DOOR NEXT TO REAR DOOR/NO LICENSE EXTERMINATION LOG BOOK OR SERVICE FOR BUSINESS THAT IS IN OPERATION NOW, ONLY HAS STATE LICENSE FOR BUSINESS (CRAFT DISTILLER)LIC.#11-3X-0096248/NR DEALER<500,000(LIC.#10-31-0086975)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PAINT ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA./MUST REPAINT TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER(RUSTY)/MUST REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON 1 COMP.SINK IN REAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS & DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING./
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN RESTROOM.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP/STORAGE AREA.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM IN REAR AREA.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST INSTALL MOP SINK ON PREMISES FOR WASTE WATER/PRO DRAINING LINE FOR 1 COMP. SINK TO DIRECTLY TO SEWER LINE NOT ON FLOOR WASTE WATER LINE.
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.//MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL IN REAR AREA.
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