AJAWAAH SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. -

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN THE CEILING OF FACILITY BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND BY THE EXHAUST VENTILATION PIPES IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE ALL FOODS TO BE STORED IN "FOOD GRADE" CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTIONS. -

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE PROCEDURES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, OF THE EXACT WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED, CONCENTRATION LEVELS, CONTACT TIMES ETC) FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. -

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, SINKS, AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATIONS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATIONS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.