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Dewey CPC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Dewey CPC (AKA: OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE) 3519 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
September 19, 2014 Canvass License #22952
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO ACCESS TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(ENG. OFF ROOM LOCKED) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO COPY PROVIDED TO LUNCHROOM MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPY OF LOG BOOK WHEN WE RETURN.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 186*F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND MUST BE POSTED.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM 409, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM 409, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections