CHICAGO HEALTH-MAPLE STREET 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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 RAW WOOD ON THE SUPPORTS AND SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZERS. REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL OPENING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL OPENING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

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.