A.P. DELI RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT 43.9F AND 2 DOOR REFRIGATOR AT 57.2F MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1/2 P0UND OF CUT TOMATOES AT 55.1F AND 1/4 OF A POUND OF AMERICAN CHEESE AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED PRODUCT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (20-30 DROPPINGS)ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND 2 DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR, ALONG WALL BASE BY FRONT DESSERT COOLER AND BEHIND 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. OTHER DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALL BASE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WASHROOM. OBSERVED 6-8 SMALL FLIES AROUND HAND SINK AND IN WASHROOM. REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM AND ALONG LEFT SIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN MEAT SLICER. MUST SCRAPE OR REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR HOLE AT WALL BASE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR CRACKED CEILING AT STAFF WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DIRTY HOOD FILERS AT KITCHEN. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. USING LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDED UTENSILS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DIRTY HOOD FILERS AT KITCHEN. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. USING LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDED UTENSILS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.