CARBON ON CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CUBES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.UNIT TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. 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: SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES,FRONT SIDE DOOR BY THE ROLL-UP DOORS IN DINING ROOM THRESHOLD BROKEN,INSTRUCTED DOOR MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF.ALSO WINDOW FAN AT REAR STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND ON EDGE OF THE CONTAINER,A COOLER UNIT IS STORED BY THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT.AREA MUST BE CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON GROUND BEHIND THE GREASE UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION: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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE THE BIGGEST POT/UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH LARGE COMPARTMENTS TO EMERGE THE LARGEST POTS/UTENSILS.OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS/UTENSILS.RUST SHELVES INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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: GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.