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Restaurant: Mickey's Snack Bar
Address: 2448-2450 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Nov 5, 2012

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Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN PREP AREA.PRESENT TEMPERATURE 48.9F TO 52F.THREE THERMOMETERS WERE STORED IN UNIT AT SAME TEMP 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(FRESH EGGS, TUNA,TURKEY ETC).ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER ON PREMISES,(BASEMENT)TEMP OF 39.9F.TAGGED UNIT'HELD FOR INSPECTION' DO NOT USE COOLER.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW)FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62523-11
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BOTH UNITS.THE LARGE ICE MACHINE HAS A BROKEN FRONT LIDS WITH RUST DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES.TAGGED BOTH UNITS'HELD FOR INSPECTION'DO NOT USE UNITS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS.BUY ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS,KEEP RECEIPT ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:738-005(a) H000062525-13
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less .FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:6 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52F, HAM AT TEMP OF 48.6F, COOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 50F; SPINACH DIP AT TEMP OF 52F;AND 6 GALLONS OF VARIOUS KIND OF RANCH AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.1F ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY CERTIFIED MANAGER.POUNDS 40,VALUE 88.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62523-11
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT USED BY EMPLOYEE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED (TWO MANAGER AND MYSELF)USED AND NON-USED TOILET PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR,AND ON WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL.TOILET BOWL AND TOILET RIM WITH ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED FECES.NO TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP WASH ROOM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62525-13
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PROVIDE A KNIFE RACKS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM METAL SHEET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALK-IN DOOR, BOTTOM PART.CHEST FREEZER LINER BROKEN EXPOSED INSULATION(DOOR HAS EXCESSIVE TAPE THROUGHOUT THE DOOR).UNIT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.(1ST FLOOR).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA(PREMISES HAS TWO BASEMENTS), SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.(DEBRIS BUILD UP).SEAL FLOOR METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(1ST FLOOR)WATER REMAINS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE METAL SHEETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PART OF WALL IS MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST WALL).REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,ALSO WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING TILE,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND RE CAULK THE AREA.ALSO PROVIDE THIGH FITTED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PROVIDE A KNIFE RACKS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM METAL SHEET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALK-IN DOOR, BOTTOM PART.CHEST FREEZER LINER BROKEN EXPOSED INSULATION(DOOR HAS EXCESSIVE TAPE THROUGHOUT THE DOOR).UNIT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.(1ST FLOOR).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA(PREMISES HAS TWO BASEMENTS), SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.(DEBRIS BUILD UP).SEAL FLOOR METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(1ST FLOOR)WATER REMAINS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE METAL SHEETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PART OF WALL IS MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST WALL).REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,ALSO WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING TILE,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND RE CAULK THE AREA.ALSO PROVIDE THIGH FITTED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE COLD PLATE OR REPLACE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY.
CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BOTTOMSIDE OF THE BAR NEAR THE ICE BINS.
REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE LEFT SIDE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE COLD PLATE OR REPLACE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY.
CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BOTTOMSIDE OF THE BAR NEAR THE ICE BINS.
REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE LEFT SIDE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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