CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 982 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: 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON LEDGES ABOVE DESK IN OFFICE, ON FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AND, ON LEDGES IN DINING ROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AND REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING ALONG SIDES AND UNDERNEATH BOTTOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO REQUEST A VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE-CITATION ISSUED-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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYING STATION, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF METAL CABINETS BY EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.

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: CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR IN OUTSIDE NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPAIR BOTTOM OF SMALL DOOR LEADING INTO WALK-IN COOLER FROM PREP AREA(LOSING AIR FROM GAP UNDERNEATH).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMP. SINK. FLOOR DRAIN FOR WASTE LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER BY REAR DOOR DRAINING SLOWLY, CLEAN SAME.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMP. SINK. FLOOR DRAIN FOR WASTE LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER BY REAR DOOR DRAINING SLOWLY, CLEAN SAME.

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.