SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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9915 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2011 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
< 1 MONTH
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2011
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING REAR PREP AREA

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.NEED NEW DUMPSTER ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION

SEP 6
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, FRONT BAR/SIDE VENDING MACHINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE LID COVER AND TRASH OVER FLOWING THE OTHER LIDS NOT CLOSED MUST KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED AND REPLACE MISSING LID

MINORSanitation
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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
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.NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT BAR REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO INSTALL EXTRA HAND SINK REAR BAR, REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA

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