AHJOOMAH'S APRON CORP. 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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 250 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON AND UNDER THE PLYWOOD PLATFORM WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED, BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, THE FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. THERE SHALL BE NO PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES DURING NEXT INSPECTION. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER CLOSEST TO THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTTOM DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MIDDLE PREP ARE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.

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.