BAR SIENA 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: FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND DOUBLE DOORS IMMEDIATELY WEST OF REVOLVING DOORS, NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/23/15 REPORT 1559465 NOT CORRECTED. 38- PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS NOTED ON STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS STORED. INSTD TO 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. SCRAPE SINK IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE AREA, LEAKING FROM SEAM. INSTD TO REPAIR.

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: 1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. SCRAPE SINK IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE AREA, LEAKING FROM SEAM. INSTD TO REPAIR.

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.