Mama Nems
Chicago Health Dept
5428 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
2 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2011.
Last inspected Jan 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
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Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTALL EXPOSE HAND SINK BEHIND COUNTER TO CITY PLUMBING IN SERVICE AREA/SOAP TOWEL DEVICE.
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. RODENT PROOF REAR BASEMENT DOOR-BOTTOM/SIDES.
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. REMOVE MIXING VALUE FROM 3-COMP SINK, VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE.MUST HAVE COLD/HOT WATER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD ON PREMISES,SHELVES ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL OPENINGS-CRACK/CREVIES AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST. ALSO ALONG BASEBOARDS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST INSTALL SHIELD ON LIGHT IN PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SLF CLOSING,MUST INSTALL DEVICE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD.
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 OR ORGANIZE STORAGE ON BASEMENT FLOORS.
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