CITY WINERY CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. FOUND 15 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR VENUE BAR, 5 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT BAR, AND 5 ON THE WALLS IN THE "GLASS ROOM" NEAR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM, NOT PROVIDING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE GAUGE SO THAT IT PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.

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 A BROKEN WALL BASE TILE UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE AND MAINTAIN.

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 A BROKEN WALL BASE TILE UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE AND MAINTAIN.

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.