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: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES OF VARIOUS STAGES ON THE COUNTER INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE IN DRY STORAGE ALONG THE WALL AND ON BOXES AND 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A 1 INCH IN DIAMETER HOLE IN THE BACK DOOR FRAME. NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE 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 ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE.

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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.

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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER EQUIPMENT, BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH WATER AND DEBRIS PONDING INSIDE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRUERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS, REPLACE/REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER EQUIPMENT, BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH WATER AND DEBRIS PONDING INSIDE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRUERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS, REPLACE/REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

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.