CHURRO FACTORY 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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: NOTED CONTAINERS OF CLEANING CHEMICALS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM THE PREP AREAS AND FOOD PRODUCTS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL CHEMICALS FROM THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....NOTED STAINED AND MOLDY CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CUSTOMERS SERVICE AREA... ALSO NOTED MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND FANS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.