CHARTWELL'S DINING 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 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN PREP ARE DETACHED FROM WALL. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, COLD PREP COOLER, AND DAIRY COOLER. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OR REPAIR/REPLACE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND BREAD CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, PREP COOLER DRAWER IS BROKEN IN THE RANCH/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REPAIR BROKEN DRAWER, 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: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOLERS ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINES HAVE CALCIUM BUILD UP. LOWER PREP TABLE AT 3-COMP SINK IS NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT. POT & PAN RACKS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS HAVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND 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: OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN, SCRAMBLER AND RANCH/DELI AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.