BATTER & BERRIES LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES BUT ESTABLISHMENT IS COOKING AND SERVING CUSTOMER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOP COOKING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (CAULKING WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE EXPRESSO COFFEE, AND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND CABINET BESIDE THE EMPLOYEES DINING AREA, 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: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER,STOVE) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN,(WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES/ITEMS ,ELEVATE ALL ATICLES OFF THE FLOOR.

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: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING AREA,BASEMENT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN .BASEMENT WALL HAS OPEN HOLE NEEDS TO BE COVERED AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT AND WASHROOM VENTILLATION WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE HOOD.NEEDS TO PROVIDE LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AREA.

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: MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED 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: MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED 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.