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CHICKEN PLANET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHICKEN PLANET 177 W VAN BUREN ST, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
July 18, 2017 Canvass License #2079936
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: -OBSERVED STAINED CAULKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINER IN USE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINER IN USE ON FRONT LINE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: -OBSERVED REACHING COOLER BOTTOM SURFACE WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED FRONT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: -OBSERVED FLOORING BEHIND GRILL LINE, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: -OBSERVED FLOORING BEHIND GRILL LINE, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections