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NOAH ARK FOOD

5539 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60637

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966371

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610019

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: SEWAGE IS BACKING UP FROM THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD,COOLERS,SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER AND SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE REACH IN FREEZER ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609900

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND HEAVY LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS UNDERNEATH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, LEDGES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,IN THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER,IN THE REAR ON SHELVES BEHIND THE NORTH REACH IN COOLERS, ON AND AROUND THE NORTH REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER, ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD,COOLERS,SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER AND SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE REACH IN FREEZER ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386545

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386533

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 8- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 67.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION.AIR TEMPEARTURE IS NOW 40.0F.MAY RESUME USAGE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 16 DOZ OF RAW SHELLED EGGS IN 8- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 66.2F-67.2F AND MILK STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT WAS HELD PREVIOUSLY INSIDE OF THE 8- DOOR COOLER SUCH AS 44 GALLONS OF MILK DATED 11/8 & 11/9 RANGING FROM 44.9F,45.0F,45.1F,66.2F,68.2F,5- QUARTS CHOCOLATE MILK 11/9 49.6F,53.0F,64.3F,52.8F,56.7F.4- QUARTS WHITE MILK 11/9 53.2F,52.3F,54.0F,55.1F.6- HALF GALLONS OF MILK 11/8 53.3F,55.0F,52.7F,51.8F,50.9F,51.1F.APPX.50.5 GALLONS.$173.47.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON MILK ONCE EXPIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.8 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,BEHIND BROOM SHELVING UNIT,UNDER AND ON REAR LEDGE OF POP STORAGE COOLER,ON SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385865 1/7/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR MEAT DEPT.AND SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,SAW MACHINE AND GRINDER.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.#38-MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.#40-MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385865

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR COOKING.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MANGER ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE GAUGE.TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.5F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN 44.9F-45.9F,ITALIAN BEEF 48.0F,SLICED TOMATO 47.0F,CHEESE SAUCE 48.0F,AU JUS 48.4F-48.6F,SPICED HAM 45.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 27LBS. $25.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,RUST FROM SAME TABLE AND IN REAR MEAT DEPT AND SOME DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151958

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN UNUSED FREEZER REAR, ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA FREEZER. NEED TO EMPTY AND CLEAN FRONT FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES,ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319480

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326701

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER DRIPPING FROM THE TOP OF THE MEAT COOLER ONTO THE FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH. MUST PROVIDE A DRIP PAN AT MEAT COOLER AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO NOTED 15LBS OF DISCOLORED POT ROAST AND BONELESS STEAKS OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE MUST BE IN SOUND CONDITION. ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF THAWING AND REFREEZING. NOTED 5LBS OF CHICKEN GIZZARDS IN MEAT COOLER COVERED WITH LARGE ICE CRYSTALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. THAWING AND REFREEZING FOOD ITEMS IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 1ST DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER ALONG THE SOUTH WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300272

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DARK BLACK SUBSTANCE OFF INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REMOVE DEAD MOUSE IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN SAME AREA, KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY, THROUGHTOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST DRIP PAN AT DISPLAY COOLER TO PROPERLY CONTAIN WAIST WATER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072216

Location recorded for this inspection · NOAH ARK FOOD · 5539 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND COOLERS AND BEHIND SHELF, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. ALSO NOTED 5 LARGE FLIES AND 15 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OPEN BOX OF ONIONS BY MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS / INECTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DARK BLACK SUBSTANCE OFF INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REMOVE DEAD MOUSE IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN SAME AREA, KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY, THROUGHTOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADJUST DRIP PAN AT DISPLAY COOLER TO PROPERLY CONTAIN WAIST WATER,AND REMOVE CLUTTER AT MOP SINK MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTIONS.

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