CLARK/IRVING APARTMENTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER OPENED LOCKED CABINET AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING. FOUND OPENED CAMBRO UNIT STORED ON FLOOR BY THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SCOOPING WITH LADLE TOMATOE SOUP INTO FOAM BOWL AND SERVE TO RESIDENTS. CAMBRO UNIT WAS ELEVATED TO A COUNTER TOP AFTER MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE.I WAS DIRECTED BY TWO SECURITY OFFICERS TO TWO DIFFERENT BUILDINGS TO GET PEST CONTROL BOOK.SECRETARY ON SITE COULD FIND SAID BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE:3620 N.CLARK 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: BASE OF UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CLEAR LID FOR THE CONTAINER USED TO STORE SERVING UTENSILS ON TOP COUNTER FILTER UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE BURNER STOVE IS HELD IN PLACE WITH YELLOW TAPE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY I STALL SAID FILTER. OPEN SEAMS AT COUNTER TOP INSTRUCTED TO SEAL(BY THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK) PORTABLE FOOD CART IS BROKEN ,EXTRA DUCT TAPE IS USED TO REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

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: REMOVE SPIDER WEBS INSIDE THE CABINET(UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) BETWEEN SINKS AND CABINET PANELS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM PLASTIC CONTAINER WHICH IS USED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS. ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE THE OBEN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS AND DUST BEHIND THE POP AND CHIPS DISPENSERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS AND DUST BEHIND THE POP AND CHIPS DISPENSERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.