Earwax Records & Cafe, 1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Earwax Records & Cafe
Address: 1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 20, 2012

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  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Oct 7, 2010 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Oct 14, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jan 26, 2011 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Feb 4, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 14, 2011 100
No violation details available. Nov 20, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 7, 2010

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH SAID SINK UNCLEAN IS OVERFLOWING GREASE ON FLOOR.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
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.ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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 ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STAIRWELL POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISHMACHINE,ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Oct 14, 2010

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.ABATED.
ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISHMACHINE,ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT.
REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STAIRWELL POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Jan 26, 2011

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. FOUND 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLUTTER CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE/SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #419459, DATED 10/07/2010, FOR VIOLATIONS #32, #33, #34, AND #41, SEE PREVIOUS REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Feb 4, 2011

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

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