BEST SUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT BOUGHT PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDED THEM AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OFFICE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL OF THE CHEST FREEZERS HAVE THE PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOOR DUCT TAPED AND HAVE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING INSIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN CHEST FREEZERS.

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: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, 7UP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, KNIFE RACK, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND THE CHEST FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA AROUND THE PREP COOLERS. REPAIR THE LARGE GAP IN THE WALL AT THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER.

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.