BAI CAFE, INC. 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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. (OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-14-16 INSPECTION # 1946598. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED). VIOLATION 32. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED. VIOLATION 33 FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 41 FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-14-16 INSPECTION # 1946598. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED). VIOLATION 32. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED. VIOLATION 33 FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 41 FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.