BATTER & BERRIES LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN DIFFERENT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR REPLACE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.NO FOOD LOCATED UNDER MENTIONED UNIT

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT DUCT VENT COVER IN DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: BROKEN WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(NORTH AREA OF THE KITCHEN) BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK(WEST WALL)BY THE STAIRCASE.REPAIR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.

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: BROKEN WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(NORTH AREA OF THE KITCHEN) BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK(WEST WALL)BY THE STAIRCASE.REPAIR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.

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.