BARCA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" IN WIDTH BETWEEN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE NOT MAINTAINED, NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS SINCE FEBRUARY 2024. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ROUTINE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS IN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOB BOOK AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER PRESSURE PROVIDED AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. COLD WATER UNDER ADEQUATE PRESSURE AVAILABLE AT ALL FIXTURES. HOT WATER OF ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER ADEQUATE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER COMPOSING OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE FACILITY (NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER COMPOSING OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE FACILITY (NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

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.