CENTER ON HALSTED Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Catering

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: GARBAGE AREA INSIDE THE HALLWAY NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BLACK GARBAGE BAGS ARE STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER, SOME OF THE BAGS ARE BROKEN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE ON CEMENT FLOOR AND NUMEROUS FLIES AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND CLEAN FLOOR TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES. 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: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH OTHER ITEMS:TOOTHPICKS,GLOVES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INVERT THEM.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH OTHER ITEMS:TOOTHPICKS,GLOVES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INVERT THEM.

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.