MURPH'S HOT DOG.
3930 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 212011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
SEP 92011FAILED10 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM, OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALL IN WASHROOM AND KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, LAST PEST CONTROL VISIT WAS ON FEB. 4, 2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS, NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL IN WASHROOM, REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET SAME SINK.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
AUG 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE REAR HOOD NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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