CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1068 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE PRODUCED AND USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OFFICE SPACE ON LEDGE AND SHELVING UNIT AS WELL AS REAR SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ON STORAGE SHELVES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.