11 DEGREES NORTH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE SHOWING PROOF OF SERVICE FOR FOODSERVICE PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ALL AREAS OF FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE PAPER CUP BEING USED TO DISPENSE COFFEE BEANS FROM A GLASS JAR. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATING IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD/COVING TO ELIMINATE GAP AND FACILITATE EASY CLEANING OF FLOORS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BAGS) ON FOOD SHELVING OR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LOCKERS OR SEPARATE LOCATION FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR PREP WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR PREP WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.