CHEF AJ'S CARRY OUT 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 OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIAGRAM FOR BAIT STATION/GLUE BOARD LOCATIONS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: LARGE METAL FOOD TRAYS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND OR REMOVE LARGE TRAYS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER FOOD TRAYS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT AND PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. SEAL RAW WOOD TRIM AROUND DOOR TO FURNACE ROOM IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT AUTO SHAM HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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: CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN, UNDER GRILL, AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STAINS FROM FRONT PLATFORM.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET, UPPER WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA, REMOVE EXCESS FOAM FROM BOTTOM OF PIPES NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND PREP COOLER, SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND PIPING IN FURNACE CLOSET. REPAIR CRACKED WALL SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND AT UPPER WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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: REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND BASEMENT.

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: REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND BASEMENT.

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.