ANN SATHER RESTAURANT 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, HALLWAY AND RESTROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP. MANAGEMENT MOPPED UP THE STANDING WATER. SMITHEREEN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA SO AS NOT TO CREATE PEST HARBORAGE AND ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, HALLWAY AND RESTROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP. MANAGEMENT MOPPED UP THE STANDING WATER. SMITHEREEN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA SO AS NOT TO CREATE PEST HARBORAGE AND ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.