BLUE DOOR FARM STAND Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST COVER EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE FRONT SERVERY AREA WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER BERVERAGES ARE PREPARED, TO PROTECT FOOD DURING PREPARATION. NO SNEEZEGUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND DRINK PREPARATION AT ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON INTERIOR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. 1/4" GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST VISIBLE TO CUSOTMERS.

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-TREAT ALL EXPOSED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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 ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS IN DINING AREA, DUST PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE BINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. ALSO, REPAIR GROUT AT TRANSITION BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF FLOOR TRANSITION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CABLES, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. TOILET COVER MISSING AND FLUSH NOT WORKING. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.