CASA CENTRAL COMMUNITY SERVICE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY,SIDE DOOR SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE MISSING A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED OR MONITORED DURING THE INSPECTION.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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.