AMARIT RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE IS SOME RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. -REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. --THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR AND FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR FOOD AND FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THIS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR DISH MACHINE. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR HAS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.