MAY 25
2011
PASS · 0 violations
THE PURPLE COW.
Chicago Health Dept
838 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
2 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2011.
Last inspected May 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
5
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 23
2011
FAIL 5 violations
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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, FRONT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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. SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT CABINET AND REAR STORAGE
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. SEAL HOLES ON WALL THROGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. COFFEE MACHINE NEEDES A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT WATER LINE.
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. RE-ORGANIZE REAR ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.ALSO REMOVE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GANG WAY.
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