CESAR'S ON BROADWAY 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 3 DROPPINGS AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO BAR 1 (IN FRONT OF NORTH DOOR OF FACILITY). ALSO NOTED APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPUTER AT BAR 1. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2050206 DATED 5/11/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32-MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON GREASE TRAP OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF COOK LINE PREP COOLER. #34-MUST REPAIR FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT MOP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. #38- MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 1ST FLOOR SERVER'S/CHIPS/WASHING GLASSES STATION WHERE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS USED TO WASH GLASSWARE (NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED AND IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS AT ALL BARS.

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 DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY LIQUID FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL BARS. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN TOP FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL UTILITY CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SPOTS FROM CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DISHROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SPOTS FROM CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT DISHROOM.

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.