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Restaurant: Chipmunks
Address: 438 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Feb 21, 2012

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The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OPEN CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN WALL IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SHELVING ON FOOD RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE/RE-PAINT. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR DUCT TAPE FOR LINING OF SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, 10 DROPPINGS OBSERVED AROUND THE WATER HEATER, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND 10 DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE LINEN STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOAP ON THE CLEAN DISHES AFTER THE CYCLE IS COMPLETED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET. MUST REROUTE THE LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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. REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

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